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Goa Command Area Development Rules, 1999.

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Goa
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Water
Keyword
Enforcement/compliance Climate change Agricultural development Water users' associations Authorization/permit Irrigation Water rights Water supply
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

These Rules, consisting of 17 sections and one Schedule (laying down nine forms), implement the Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997. The Rules establish that the Board will supply water for the season generally from 1st November to 31st May as per the demand and as per availability of water. In case of failure of monsoon in the Kharif season, the demand of the Society will be considered by the Board, but the Board will not be obliged for its Sanction. Right is reserved to Sanction/or reject extra demand of water after taking into consideration the actual availability of water. Extra water can be sanctioned but if due to any reason, the Board is not able to supply such extra water then the Board shall not be responsible for any losses of the beneficiaries. Water will be supplied to the Society only for Irrigation purpose. If water is required for processing industry, then the Society shall give separate demand for the same and will have to obtain a separate sanction for the same from the Board.

Full text
English
Website
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References - Legislation

Implements

Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997 (Goa Act No. 27 of 1997).

Legislation | India | 1997 (2001)

Keyword: Climate change, Agricultural development, Water users' associations, Authorization/permit, Irrigation, Water rights, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX