Tamil Nadu Farmer's Management of Irrigation Systems Act, 2000 (No. 7 of 2001). País/Territorio India Subdivisión territorial Tamil Nadu Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2001 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to provide for farmers' participation in the management of irrigation systems and for matters connected therewith or incidental there to. Materia Agricultura y desarrollo rural, Agua Palabra clave Desarrollo agrícola Irrigación Institución Infracciones/sanciones Abastecimiento de agua Asociación de usuarios de aguas Instalaciones Manejo de recursos hídricos Entidad no gubernamental Derechos de agua Aguas subterráneas Aguas superficiales Solución de controversias Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional Resumen This Act, consisting of 50 sections divided into seven Chapters, provides for the management of irrigation systems through the proper use of surface and groundwater, and for the recognition of Water Users' Associations. It grants the power to the Collector of a district in which irrigation system is situated to establish a Water Users Association formed by all farmers that use water resource in a particular area for the purposes of irrigation. The Act further details the composition, powers, functions and funding process of the Association. The Act further provides for: powers of Associations to levy and collect fees; funds of Water Users’ Associations; offences and penalties; settlement of disputes; rule making powers for the State Government. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.india.gov.in