Tamil Nadu Farmers’ Management of Irrigation Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 7 of 2000). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Tamil Nadu Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for farmers’ participation in the management of irrigation systems and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Water Keyword Freshwater resources management Water users' associations Non-governmental entity Irrigation Water rights Groundwater Surface water Waterworks Water supply Geographical area Asia, 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 Website www.india.gov.in