Functions of Water Users Society

Water Users Society shall perform the following functions, namely:- (1) to develop irrigation infrastructure by availing institutional finance; (2) to procure water in bulk on volumetric basis from the Irrigation Department or Krishna Jala Bhagya Nigama or Karnataka Neeravari Nigam or Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited or any other body or Corporation established by the State Government for this purpose and distribute it to the land holders in accordance with the principles laid down by the General Body for equitable distribution of water; (3) to operate and maintain canals situated within its jurisdiction; (4) to levy and collect water charges and service charges from the land holders; (5) to educate and train land holders in the efficient and economical use of water and adoption of new technology as well as to implement necessary programmes; (6) to prepare water budget and financial budget for each irrigation season; (7) to resolve disputes that may arise among land holders; (8) to mobilise financial resources for undertaking activities and efficient management of the society; (9) to implement or execute on farm development works; (10) to assist the Irrigation Department and Command Area Development Authority in implementing irrigation and drainage works; (11) to levy water charges and service charges on non-members at rates approved by the General Body of the Society; (12) to send annually to the prescribed authority on or before the prescribed date, an audit statement of all receipts and expenditure for the year ending; (13) to send a statement of a the assets and liabilities of the society on or before such date and to such authority as may be prescribed; (14) the General Body of the Society shall prepare guidelines and decide the procedures for its day to day functioning, in conformity with the bye-laws of the society and conditions of the agreement to be entered into with the Executive Engineer concerned; (15) the Society shall furnish such information as may be prescribed to the prescribed authority; (16) to encourage avenue plantation in its area of operation; (17) to do such other acts as may be prescribed.