Section 68(1) in The Maharashtra Management of Irrigation Systems by Farmers Act, 2005
(1)Water budgeting, that is to say, preparing the preliminary Irrigation programme for the project, in consultation with the Canal Officer duly empowered in this behalf, shall be the responsibility of the Project Level Association. Such Preliminary Irrigation Programme shall be based on priorities determined by the State Government, from time to time.Explanation. - When a Project Level Association does not exist, the preparation of preliminary Irrigation programme shall be the responsibility of the concerned Canal Officer.
