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 titleAn 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