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Tamil Nadu Farmer's Management of Irrigation Systems Act, 2000 (No. 7 of 2001).

Pays/Territoire
Inde
Sous-division territoriale
Tamil Nadu
Type du document
Législation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Titre complet
An Act to provide for farmers' participation in the management of irrigation systems and for matters connected therewith or incidental there to.
Sujet
Agriculture et développement rural, Eau
Mot clé
Développement agricole Irrigation Institution Infractions/sanctions Approvisionnement en eau Associations d'usagers de l'eau Ouvrages Gestion des resources en eau douce Entité non-gouvernementale Droits d'utilisation de l'eau Eaux souterraines Eaux superficielles Règlement des différends
Aire géographique
Asie, Asie et Pacifique, Océan Indien, Mer de l'Asie du Sud-Est, Asie du Sud
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
www.india.gov.in