(7)The Water Committee shall -(a)manage the irrigation work and ensure proper distribution of water to the lands included in the Scheme;(b)decide the crops to be grown during any period or periods according to the provisions of the Scheme;(c)carry out day to day maintenance and repair of the irrigation work;(d)maintain the irrigation system of the irrigation work beyond the outlet in a fit state of supply of water;(e)assist the Canal Office :-(i)in detecting and preventing encroachment on the irrigation work and on the lands appertaining thereto;(ii)for preventing damage to the irrigation work;(iii)for repairing any damage caused to the irrigation work;(f)have power to impose a penalty in the manner prescribed for unauthorised use of water, or use of water out of turn or for growing crops contrary to the provisions of the Scheme;(g)maintain accounts of the amount paid to it in such manner as may be prescribed.
