Water user association.

The State Government may, by notification published in the Official Gazette, establish water user associations (WUAs) to inculcate a sense of ownership amongst stakeholders. The water user associations may assist Canal Officers for the following purposes, namely:-(a) resolution of disputes amongst shareholders; (b) preparing water conservation plans and promote efficient use of surface water; (c) preparation of demand and collection of water cess.; (d) recommending maintenance schedule for water bodies; (e) removing encroachment from the canal infrastructure; (f) schedule of releasing waters in canals; (g) use of village ponds and drains for irrigation purposes; (h) identifying the sources of pollution and taking appropriate action; and (i) preparation and implementation of warabandi.