Section 2(1)(g) in Orissa Pani Panchayat Act, 2002
(g)"distributary system" means and includes;(i)all main canals, branch canals, distributaries 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 but does not include head works, and(iii)all field channels and other related channels and structures under a outlet or pipe outlet;