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 titleAn 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