Assam Irrigation Water Users Act, 2004 (Act No. 5 of 2005). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Assam Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for farmers' participation in the management of irrigation systems and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Water Keyword Irrigation Water rights Water supply Water users' associations Authorization/permit Basic legislation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act, consisting of 43 sections divided into seven Chapters, provides for farmers' participation in the management of irrigation systems within the State of Assam. Furthermore, the Act lays down the penalties for contravention of the provisions of the Act. Chapter 2 specifies the Farmers' Organisation requirements, establishing that the District Collector may by notification delineate every command area under each of the irrigation system on a hydraulic basis. In addition, the Government may constitute an Apex Committee with related and selected members. Full text English Website www.lawsofindia.org