Maharashtra Management of Irrigation Systems by Farmers Act, No. 23 of 2005. Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Maharashtra Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Freshwater resources management Water users' associations Non-governmental entity Irrigation Water rights Groundwater Surface water Waterworks Water supply Inspection Gender Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act provides for the management of irrigation systems through the proper use of surface and groundwater, and for the recognition of Water Users' Associations. Full text English