Assam Irrigation Water Users Act, 2004 (Act No. 5 of 2005). País/Territorio India Subdivisión territorial Assam Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2005 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to provide for farmers' participation in the management of irrigation systems and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Materia Agua Palabra clave Irrigación Derechos de agua Abastecimiento de agua Asociación de usuarios de aguas Autorización/permiso Legislación básica Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional Resumen This Act, consisting of 43 sections divided into seven Chapters, provides for farmers' participation in the management of irrigation systems within the State of Assam. Furthermore, the Act lays down the penalties for contravention of the provisions of the Act. Chapter 2 specifies the Farmers' Organisation requirements, establishing that the District Collector may by notification delineate every command area under each of the irrigation system on a hydraulic basis. In addition, the Government may constitute an Apex Committee with related and selected members. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.lawsofindia.org