Assam Irrigation Act, 1983 (Assam Act No. VIII of 1989). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Assam Document type Legislation Date 1989 (1991) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the application and use of water for purposes of irrigation. Subject Water Keyword Basic legislation Irrigation Waterworks Inland waters Inspection Water charges Water supply Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act provides for the application of water and the regulation of the use, supply and storage of water for the purpose of irrigation. Full text English Website www.india.gov.in References - Legislation Repeals Assam Embankment and Drainage Act, 1953 (Act No. 1 of 1954). Legislation | India | 1953 Keyword: Basic legislation, Waterworks, Irrigation, Water abstraction Source: FAO, FAOLEX