The quantity of water so saved, after satisfying the further increased demand of drinking water, shall be distributed equitably in the command area and the adjoining area.

State Water Board

1. (1) The State Government shall by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute a Board to be known as the State Water Board for the purposes of this Act.
2. (2) The Board shall consist of the following Members, namely:-
   • (a) the Chief Secretary of the State -ex officio President;
   • (b) the Secretary, Planning Deptt.. -ex officio Member;
   • (c) the Secretary, Finance Deptt -ex officio Member;
   • (d) the Secretary, Public Health Engineering. -ex officio Member;
   • (e) the Secretary, Urban Development -ex officio Member;
   • (f) the Secretary, Power & Hydro Department -ex officio Member;
   • (g) the Secretary, Agriculture Department. -ex officio Member;
   • (h) the Secretary, Water Resources Department. -ex officio Member
     • (i) the Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department. -Member Secretary
3. (3) The Board shall prepare a draft Integrated State Water Plan on the basis of basin and sub-basin wise water plans prepared and submitted by the River Basin Agencies.
4. (4) The Board shall submit its final draft Integrated State Water Plan to the Council for its approval within six months from the date on which this Act is made applicable in the State.
5. (5) The Board shall, while preparing the draft integrated State Water Plan mentioned in sub-section (3), consider the directives of the State Water Policy.
6. (6) The Board shall meet at such time and place as the President of the Board may decide and shall follow such procedure as may be prescribed.