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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 completo
An 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.

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Página web
www.india.gov.in