Section 5(1) in The Maharashtra Management of Irrigation Systems by Farmers Rules, 2006
(1)After the area of operation of the Water Users' Association at Minor Level has been delineated under section 6, the holders and occupiers of the land so delineated shall form a Water Users' Association. As soon as the Association is formed, the concerned Canal Officer shall, on verification and identification of the membership of the Water Users' Association call a first General Meeting of all the members so identified by giving proper prior publicity by way of displaying the notice of the said meeting at prominent public places in the area of operation of the Water Users' Association.
