Section 24 in Tamil Nadu Farmers' Management of Irrigation Systems Rules, 2002
24. Water regulation.
(1)After a water budget is prepared, the Farmers' Organisation shall draw up a plan of water regulation as follows: -(a)The dates of release and closure shall be informed to all members well in advance.(b)Equitable distribution of water amongst all users shall be the main principle in water regulation.(c)A Farmers' Organisation shall draw water and monitor flows based on the operational plan prepared.(d)A rotational water supply shall be prepared for each sluice in a Farmers' Organisation.(e)The Farmers' Organisation shall, carryout Azmoish of the ayacut with the assistance of the Competent Authority along with the Agriculture and Revenue personnel.(f)A Farmers' Organisation may, for the purpose of monitoring, install such devices as may be required and observe water flows and document, within its jurisdiction.
