The purpose of these Rules is to carry out the provisions of the Orissa Irrigation Act. The Rules set out procedures and provide forms to be filled out for: notifying the construction and maintenance of irrigation works; notifying the construction and maintenance of water courses; applying for the supply of water for irrigation or for purposes other than irrigation; applying for the sale or sub-letting of water for irrigation work; etc. In addition, the Rules provide for the classification of irrigation works for water supply to staple cereal crops and to other crops. These Rules further provide for: levy of water-rate; levy of rates for unauthorized use of or waste of water; offences and penalties; inspection of irrigation works for efficient maintenance; etc.
Inde · 1961-01-01