Section 57 in Rajasthan Farmers' Participation in Management of Irrigation System rules, 2002
57. Function of Competent Authority.
- In the functioning of the Managing Committee of the Farmer's Organisation the Competent Authority shall have following functions: -(i)to attend the meetings in person or authorize'a nominee to be present on this behalf to attend the meetings convened by' the Chairperson/President of the Managing Committee, and participate in the discussions and advice over issue but shall not have any voting right;(ii)to help in the preparation of maintenance plan;(iii)to get estimates prepared for the works identified for execution as per the norms Of the Irrigation Department;(iv)To accord technical clearance to the maintenance works obpa the powers delegated(vi)The technical clearance shall be limited to the administrative sanctions for the work;(v)to check that no alteration or change is made by the Farmer's Organisation in the irrigation system, with reference to the approved hydraulic particulars;(vi)to bring to the notice of Irrigation Department or Command area Development Department as the case may be about any tempering- or changes made in the system, by the Farmer's Organisation in contravention of the approved hydraulic particulars and ensure that timely action is taken to set-right such changes;(vii)to provide technical details of the system to the Chairperson/President of the Farmer's Organisation.(viii)to help the Managing Committee in the preparation and approval of the operational plan for efficient water distribution.(ix)to advice for water regulation based on the water requirement and supplies available with suggestion of improvements for seasonal variations.(x)to guide for preparation of water budgeting for the Farmer's Organisation,(xi)to help in assessment of areas irrigated and recovery of charges.(xii)to help in training to members and other persons nominated by the Farmer's Organisation for efficient discharge of their duties;(xiii)to guide the Farmer's Organisation in maintaining various register; and(xiv)to help in record of measurements for the work done and to guide to pass the bills for payment by Farmer's Organisation.
