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Rajasthan Irrigation and Drainage Act, 1954 (Act No. XXI of 1954).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Rajasthan
Document type
Legislation
Date
1954
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate irrigation and drainage in Rajasthan.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Water
Keyword
Crops/grasses Irrigation Use restrictions Access-to-information Access-to-justice Authorization/permit Basic legislation Classification/declassification Contract/agreement Court/tribunal Data collection/reporting Dispute settlement Drainage/land reclamation Enforcement/compliance Erosion Flood Governance Inspection Liability/compensation Offences/penalties Policy/planning Procedural matters Royalties/fees Water charges Water rights Water supply Waterworks
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act provides for regulation of irrigation and drainage in the state of Rajasthan. It provides for the territorial division of the state in Circles, Divisions and Subdivisions for the purposes of this Act. The state government may notify that the water of any river, stream, lake or other natural collection of still water should be used for the purpose of any existing or projected irrigation or drainage work. It provides for compensation to be awarded in certain cases, abatement and enhancement of rent. The irrigation officers are empowered to enter any land to undertake surveys, dig and bore into the sub ̶ soil and other necessary activities. Any person desiring to use the water of any irrigation work may apply in writing to the divisional or sub ̶ divisional irrigation officer. The water supply from an irrigation work shall be subject to conditions as mentioned in the Act. It also provides for liability in case of unauthorized use or wastage of water.

Full text
English
Website
www.indiacode.nic.in