The Telangana Water Resources Regulatory Commission Act, 2009
The Telangana Water Resources Regulatory Commission Act, 2009
This Act establishes the Telangana Water Resources Regulatory Commission to oversee and regulate water allocation, usage, and management across the state of Telangana. It applies to government water departments, irrigation project authorities, agricultural sector users, water users associations, and commercial or industrial consumers. The Commission determines seasonal water allocations for different sectors, enforces standards for operation and maintenance of irrigation systems, monitors water quality, and promotes efficient conservation practices under the polluter pays principle. This legislation is vital for ensuring equitable water distribution, preventing wastage, maintaining sustainable infrastructure funding, and protecting public water bodies for all communities in the state.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 4. Qualifications for appointment and the manner of selection of members.
- 5. Constitution and functions of Selection Committee.
- 7. Salaries and allowances of members.
- 9. Disqualifications for being a member of the Commission.
- 10. Conflict of interest to disqualify members.
- 11. Power of Government to depute officers and employees to Commission and their service conditions.
- 13. Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate act or proceeding.
- 14. Powers, functions and duties of the Commission.
- 15. General policies of the Commission.
- 16. Grants and advances to Commission.
- 17. Budget of Commission.
- 18. Accounts of Commission.
- 19. Annual Reports of Commission.
- 20. General Powers of the State Government.
- 21. Members, officers and other staff of Commission to be public servants.
- 22. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 25. Powers of Commission to make regulations.
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