Section 17(b) in The M.P. Sinchai Prabandhan Me Krishkon Ki Bhagidari Adhiniyam, 1999
(b)to prepare a plan for the maintenance of irrigation system in the area of its operation at the end of each crop season and carry out the maintenance works of both distributory system and minor and field drains in its area of operation with the funds of the association from time to time and to provide funds for the maintenance of staff including such persons who are placed by the State Government with the Water Users' Association for the purpose of regulation and maintenance of irrigation system;
