The Legal Framework for Water Users' Associations: A Comparative Study, Volumes 23-360World Bank Publications, 1997 M01 1 - 100 pages Recent experience confirms that participation of farmers in managing parts of an irrigation system and collecting water charges usually results in a more efficient use of water. To be effective, farmers in the hydraulic unit would need to organize themselves by establishing a "water users" association. This paper presents a comparative study of the legal framework for these associations in Colombia, India, Mexico, Nepal, the Philippines, and Turkey. Building on the theory that participation of farmers in managing and operating parts of an irrigation system will result in an optimum use of water, the document analyzes in a comparative manner how each of these countries addressed the basic aspects related to the establishment and functioning of such associations. Additional emphasis is placed on the collection of water charges. |
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... respect to which the State Legislature has power to make laws for the State which may be prescribed , may be registered under this Act . " 11 In India the central government , as a general 5 CHAPTER 1: THE ENABLING LAW.
... respect to which the State Legislature has power to make laws for the State which may be prescribed , may be registered under this Act . " 11 In India the central government , as a general 5 CHAPTER 1: THE ENABLING LAW.
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... respect to the matters referred to in this Article . In order for such non - owning users to be reaccepted as users , an authenticated certificate of full settlement of bills issued by the owner shall be required . Proviso 2. When the ...
... respect to the matters referred to in this Article . In order for such non - owning users to be reaccepted as users , an authenticated certificate of full settlement of bills issued by the owner shall be required . Proviso 2. When the ...
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... respect of any such property , right or claim . " However , Section 21 ( 1 ) states that judgments passed against such officer " shall not be enforced against the property movable or immovable , or against the body of such officer , but ...
... respect of any such property , right or claim . " However , Section 21 ( 1 ) states that judgments passed against such officer " shall not be enforced against the property movable or immovable , or against the body of such officer , but ...
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... respect of canal design / actual capabilities and discharge , water levels at different outlets , water allocation , design details of APMS where applicable , seepage and operation losses . The Government will also maintain the main ...
... respect of canal design / actual capabilities and discharge , water levels at different outlets , water allocation , design details of APMS where applicable , seepage and operation losses . The Government will also maintain the main ...
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... respect of canal water supplies , opening / closing dates of canals , agronomical aspects , to all the members . ( vii ) educate the farmers / members and train them in preparing the fields suitably for receiving irrigation water ...
... respect of canal water supplies , opening / closing dates of canals , agronomical aspects , to all the members . ( vii ) educate the farmers / members and train them in preparing the fields suitably for receiving irrigation water ...
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accounts agricultural appropriate Department approval area of operation Articles of Association assets Association members Association's authority bylaws Chairman Chak Committee Clause Colombia command area concession and permit Concession Holder distributary drainage system E-mail ejidatario elected enabling law ensure established Executive Body farmers Federal Government in appropriate hectare India irrigation agency irrigation and drainage Irrigation District 041 irrigation infrastructure irrigation schedule irrigation system Irrigation Unit irrigation water issues Maharashtra Maintenance and Management maintenance and repairs Management Board Management Instructions meeting membership Mexico Model Bye-Laws Module National Water Act National Water Commission Nepal office bearers operation and maintenance Orissa outlets P.O. Box participatory irrigation management payment Philippines project officials purpose responsibilities rights and obligations Rio Yaqui Irrigation Secretary sector specified structures Supervisory Board supra note Tamil Nadu transfer agreement Upper Main Canal user register vote water rates Water Resources water supply Water Users World Bank Yaqui Irrigation District
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Page 11 - ... in any court of law or equity, touching or concerning the property, right, or claim...
Page 6 - Water, that is to say, water supplies, irrigation and canals, drainage and embankments, water storage and water power subject to the provisions of entry 56 of List I.
Page 17 - Water rates should be such as to convey the scarcity value of the resource to the users and to foster the motivation for economy in water use.
Page 6 - Efforts should be made to involve farmers progressively in various aspects of management of irrigation systems, particularly in water distribution and collection of water rates. Assistance of voluntary agencies should be enlisted in educating the farmers in efficient water use and water management.
Page 20 - ... (5) When the Registrar registers an amendment of the by-laws of a registered society, he shall issue to the society a copy of the amendment certified by him, which shall be conclusive evidence of the fact that the amendment has been duly registered. (6) In this section, ,,amendment" includes the making of a new by-law and the variation or rescission of a by-law.
Page 5 - STATE. matters with respect to which the State Legislature has power to make laws.
Page 54 - It should be provided that every balance sheet shall contain a summary of the company's share capital and shall give such particulars as will disclose the general nature of the liabilities and assets of the company and how the values of the fixed assets have been arrived at.
Page 45 - Corporation and may do all such acts and things as are not by law or by these By-Laws directed to be exercised and done by the members.
Page 50 - The notice of any special meeting shall state the time and place of such meeting and the purpose thereof. No business shall be transacted at a special meeting except as stated in the notice unless by consent of four-fifths of the owners present, either in person or by proxy.
Page 55 - ... accounts and vouchers relating thereto, and shall either sign the same as found by him to be correct, duly vouched and in accordance with...