Added by Act No.7 of 2003.

Functions of distributory committee.

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1. (b) to prepare a plan for the maintenance of both distributories and medium drains within its area of operation at the end of each crop seasons and execute the maintenance works with the funds of the committee from time to time 47[subject to such terms and conditions as may be prescribed;]
2. (c) to regulate the use of water among the various water users‟ associations under its area of operation;
3. (d) to resolve disputes, if any, between the water users‟ associations in its area of operation;
4. (e) to maintain a register of water users associations in its area of operation;
5. (f) maintain an inventory of the irrigation system in the area of its operation, including drains;
6. (g) to promote economy in the use of water allocated;
7. (h) to maintain accounts;
   • (i) to cause annual audit;
8. (j) to maintain other records as may be prescribed;
9. (k) to monitor the flow of water for irrigation;
10. (l) to conduct general body meetings as may be prescribed;
11. (m) to abide by the decisions of the project committee;