Irrigation Area (Declaration) Regulations 2006 (GN. No. 33 of 2006). Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Water Keyword Farming Irrigation Water users' associations Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations declare irrigation areas in accordance with sections 14 and 21 of the Irrigation Authority Act, give a description of the water irrigation project, requires the area to be occupied by small planters growing mainly sugar cane and vegetables and require those planters to be grouped in a Water Users' Association. The Water User's Association shall be responsible for the day-to-day operation and minor maintenance of the irrigation network. Full text English Website ww.gov.mu References - Legislation Implements Irrigation Authority Act. Legislation | Mauritius | 1979 (1990) Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Irrigation, Waterworks, Special fund, Water charges Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Irrigation Area (Declaration) (Revocation) Regulations 2009 (GN. No. 143 of 2009). Legislation | Mauritius | 2009 Keyword: Farming, Irrigation, Water users' associations Source: FAO, FAOLEX