Bihar Irrigation Act, 1997 Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Bihar Document type Legislation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for and consolidate the law relating to irrigation embankment, drainage, levy and assessment of water rates, better contribution and matters related therewith. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Water Keyword Irrigation Water charges Water supply Waterworks Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Basic legislation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act provides the State government all rights in the water of any river, natural stream or natural drainage, channel, natural lake or other natural collection of water. The Act empowers officers appointed by the State government to carry out surveys and repairs related to irrigation works. It also details out how and when water is to be supplied for public purposes and laws related to drainage, prevention of water logging, embankment works, private irrigation works, canal navigation works, water channels created for access of water to villages, supply of water for irrigation, water rates and toll charges and offences and penalties. Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Bihar Irrigation, Flood Management and Drainage Rules, 2003 Legislation | India | 2003 Keyword: Water supply, Waterworks, Irrigation, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX