Uttar Pradesh Water Management and Regulatory Commission Act, 2008. Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Uttar Pradesh Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn act to provide for the establishment of the Uttar Pradesh Water Management and Regulatory Commission to regulate water resources within the State, facilitate and ensure judicious, equitable and sustainable management, allocation and optimal utilization of water resources for environmentally, economically sustainable development of the State, fix the rates for water use for agriculture, industrial,drinking, power and other purposes and cess on lands benefited by flood protection and drainage works from the owners of lands benefited through appropriate regulatory instruments according to State Water Policy and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Water Keyword Authorization/permit Water rights Water supply Waterworks Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The Act provides the State Government the power to establish the Uttar Pradesh Water Management and Regulatory Commission and details out the composition, membership process, finances, audit, powers, functions and duties of the Commission. Additionally, the Act provides for penalties for violating the provisions of the Act. Full text English