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Gujarat Irrigation and Drainage Act, 2013.

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Gujarat
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for irrigation and drainage in Gujarat.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Water rights Water supply Drainage/land reclamation Irrigation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for the irrigation and drainage system in the state of Gujarat. The Act contains provisions on the formation of canals, construction and maintenance of field channels and the method of granting compensation to land owners who have incurred sustainable damage due to the building of canals or other water supply by the State Government.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Gujarat Irrigation and Drainage Rules, 2014.

Legislation | India | 2014

Keyword: Water supply, Drainage/land reclamation, Irrigation, Water charges, Water users' associations, Waterworks, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Gujarat Irrigation and Drainage (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act No. 15 OF 2019).

Legislation | India | 2019

Keyword: Irrigation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX