Construction of field channels by Association

Where there does not exist field channels in the service area at the time when irrigation management of minor canal is entrusted to the Association, the Association shall construct field channels in accordance with the provisions of Part III of the Bombay Irrigation Act, 1879, in so far as they are applicable, as if—

1. (a) for the words “the authorised canal officer” or “canal officer”, wherever they occur, the words “Competent Authority” had been substituted,
2. (b) in clause
   • (vi) of sub-section

1. (2) of section 20A, for the words “the canal to this land” appearing at the end, the words “from the entrusted minor canal to this land” had been substituted.