Section 7(3) in The Maharashtra Management of Irrigation Systems by Farmers Rules, 2006
(3)In the event of non-representation of the Scheduled castes or Scheduled Tribes in the elected Directors of the Managing Committee, the elected Directors shall call for the applications for filling up of two additional posts of Directors from amongst the eligible Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes members residing within the area of operation of the Water Users' Association :Provided that, if there is no availability of a member of the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe in the entire area of operation of the Water Users' Association then there shall be no nomination to the post of Director and the post shall remain vacant till availability of a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe member.
