Section 2(1)(f) in Andhra Pradesh Farmers Management of Irrigation Systems Act, 1997
(f)"distributory system" means and includes, -(i)all main canals, branch canals, distributories and minor canals constructed for the supply and distribution of water for irrigation;(ii)all works, structures and appliances connected with the distribution of water for irrigation; and(iii)all field channels and other related channels and structures under a pipe outlet.