- The Distributary Committee shall perform the following functions, namely :(a)to prepare an operational plan based on its entitlement, area, soil, cropping pattern at the beginning of each irrigation season, consistent with the operational plan prepared by the Project Committee;(b)to prepare a plan for the maintenance of both distributaries and field drains within its area of operation at the end of each crop season and execute the maintenance works with the funds of the Committee from time to time;(c)to regulate the use of water among the various Pani Panchayats under its area of operation;(d)to resolve disputes, if any, between the Pani Panchayats in its area of operation;(e)to maintain an inventory of the irrigation system m the area of its operation including drains;(f)to promote economy in the use of water allocated;(g)to maintain accounts;(h)to cause annual audit,(i)to maintain other records as pay be prescribed;(j)to monitor the flow of water of irrigation;(k)to conduct General Body meetings as may be prescribed;(l)to abide by the decisions of the Project Committee;(m)to cause regular water budgeting and the periodical social audit as may be prescribed;(n)to assist in the conduct of election to the Executive Committee; and(o)to encourage avenue plantations in its area of operation.
