Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission Act, 2009 (Act No. 15 of 2009). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Andhra Pradesh Document type Legislation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to Provide for the Establishment of the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission for Regulation of Water Resources within the State of Andhra Pradesh, Facilitate Effective Utilization of Water Resources within the State to Ensure its Sustainable and Scientific Management for Drinking, Agriculture, Industrial and other Purposes and Matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Water Keyword Institution Freshwater resources management Agricultural development Waterworks Water users' associations Authorization/permit Sustainable use Potable water Industrial water use Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act, consisting of 23 sections divided into five Chapters, creates the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission for Regulation of Water Resources within the State of Andhra Pradesh. The Commission aims at facilitating an effective use of State water resources and ensuring its sustainable and scientific management for drinking, agriculture, and industrial Use. It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Commission, entitled to perform the following activities: determine the water requirement for various categories of users (such as: irrigation, municipal/rural, drinking water/industry, etc.); determine the requirement of irrigation water for the various levels of Farmers Organizations; determine the adequate operation and maintenance (O&M) cost of irrigation/multipurpose water projects; promote efficient management of irrigation water; monitor the technical standards for operation and maintenance, cyclical repairs and minimum rehabilitation of irrigation system; promote efficient use of water resources and minimizing waste of water, etc. Full text English Website www.lawsofindia.org