Irrigation Rules 2056 (2000). Country/Territory Nepal Document type Regulation Date 2000 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Irrigation Water users' associations Policy/planning Waterworks Well sinking/boreholes Monitoring Pollution control Priorities Special fund Freshwater pollution Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Abstract These Regulations concern the powers and participation of Users' Associations in relation to the management of irrigation systems. Chapter 2 refers to provisions on User's Associations. Section 5 includes the functions, duties and power of Users' Association including the obligation to repair, maintain and manage the irrigation system operated by that association. Further provisions relate to the need to maintain records, the fund for the maintenance of the irrigation fund and the protection of plants and trees adjacent to any irrigation source. Section 31 relates to the Project Committee which will implement irrigation projects on behalf of the government. Full text English Website www.lawcommission.gov.np References - Legislation Implements Water Resources Act, 2049 (1992). Legislation | Nepal | 1992 Keyword: Basic legislation, Priorities, Authorization/permit, Water rights, Inspection, Institution, Servitude, Right to water, Freshwater resources management, Human rights, Freshwater pollution, Irrigation, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Irrigation Regulation 1989 (No. 2045 of 1989). Legislation | Nepal | 1989 Keyword: Irrigation, Waterworks, Access-to-information, Non-governmental entity, Water charges, Subsidy/incentive, Authorization/permit, Institution, Priorities, Water users' associations Source: FAO, FAOLEX