Travancore-Cochin Irrigation Act 1956 (Act No. VII). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Travancore-Cochin Document type Legislation Date 1956 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Text not available. Long titleAn Act to provide for the construction, repair and maintenance of irrigation works, the conservation and distribution of water for purposes of irrigation and the levy of betterment contribution and water cess. Subject Water Keyword Basic legislation Irrigation Waterworks Institution Water charges Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The Act is divided into 8 Parts: Preliminary provisions (I); Provisions on Petty and Minor Irrigation Works (II); Major Irrigation Works (III); Betterment Contribution (IV); Obtaining Materials in Emergencies (V); Regulation of Water Supply (VI); Penalties and Procedure (VII); Miscellaneous Provisions (VIII). Full text English References - Legislation Repealed by Kerala Irrigation and Water Conservation Act, 2003 (Act No. 31 of 2003). Legislation | India | 2003 Keyword: Irrigation, Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Institution, Water charges, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Water abstraction, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX