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The Andhra Pradesh Farmers' Management of Irrigation Systems Act, 1997 (Act No. 11 of 1997).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Andhra Pradesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Andhra Pradesh Gazette, 9 April 1997.
Long title
An Act to provide for farmers’ participation in the Management of Irrigation Systems and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Water
Keyword
Agricultural development Irrigation Policy/planning Non-governmental entity Financial agricultural measures Basic legislation Water users' associations Drainage/land reclamation Governance Offences/penalties Dispute settlement Water charges
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act commenced on 7 April 1997.
Abstract

This Act concerns the powers and participation of farmers' organizations in relation to the management of irrigation systems. This Act is divided into 7 Chapters: Preliminary (Chapter I); Farmers organization (II); Objects and functions of the farmers' organizations (III); Resources (IV); Offences and penalties (V); Settlement of disputes (VI) and Miscellaneous (VII).

Full text
English
Website
www.lawsofindia.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Andhra Pradesh Farmers Organisation Rules, 1997.

Legislation | India | 2019

Keyword: Dispute settlement, Governance, Inspection, Irrigation, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Royalties/fees, Basin/catchment/watershed, Drainage/land reclamation, Integrated management, Water charges, Water users' associations, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX