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Kerala Irrigation and Water Conservation Act, 2003 (Act No. 31 of 2003).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Kerala
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to construction of irrigation works, conservation and distribution of water for the purpose of irrigation and levy of betterment contribution and water cess on lands benefited by irrigation works in the State of Kerala and to provide for involvement of farmers in water utilisation system and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Irrigation Freshwater resources management Waterworks Institution Water charges Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Water abstraction Basic legislation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for the conservation and regulation of the use of watercourses for the purpose of irrigation and the generation of electricity.

Full text
English
Website
www.india.gov.in

References - Legislation

Repeals

Travancore-Cochin Irrigation Act 1956 (Act No. VII).

Legislation | India | 1956

Keyword: Basic legislation, Irrigation, Waterworks, Institution, Water charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Kerala Irrigation and Water Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2006.

Legislation | India | 2006

Keyword: Irrigation, Institution, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX