The M.P. Irrigation Rules-1974

madhya-pradesh · 1974

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S. 1Revised rule 193 substituted vide Notification No
S. 2Definitions
S. 3Corporation & Towns
S. 4Section 21 declares certain khasra numbers as wet based on current settlement classifications.
S. 5Zaid Rabi (Summer-Crop)
S. 6Section 6 appoints Irrigation Inspectors, Section Subordinates, and Amines to canal charges, with the Chief Engineer assigning them.
S. 7The Chief Engineer may delegate to 'Superintending Engineers or Executive Engineers any of his powers under rules 5 and
S. 8Section 8 requires an appeal or revision petition to include a certified copy of the order being appealed, unless exempted.
S. 9Section 9 outlines the appellate authority's powers to either reject or hear appeals, and to make decisions or remand cases as necessary.
S. 10Section allows staying execution of irrigation orders pending appeal or before appeal period, with possible security or conditions.
S. 11Section 11 outlines the procedure for filing appeals or revisions against irrigation orders in Madhya Pradesh.
S. 12Section 12 restricts canal officers from investigating cases outside their local charge area without written reasons.
S. 13Section allows state government or chief engineer to transfer cases from one canal officer to another competent officer.
S. 14Section 14 allows a canal officer to transfer or withdraw cases for decision to competent subordinates and ensure parties are heard before final orders.
S. 15Section exempts non-locals residing over fifty miles away, unless accessible by public transport, from personal attendance requirements.
S. 16Section exempts certain individuals from personal attendance in court as per Civil Procedure Code.
S. 17Section 17 specifies that diet money for inquiry attendees includes travel expenses, paid according to rules for witness payments under the Land Revenue Code.
S. 18Section 18 mandates that notices in irrigation matters must be in duplicate, signed, specify attendance details, and indicate if evidence or documents are required.
S. 19Section 19 outlines methods for serving notices in Madhya Pradesh irrigation rules, including postal, personal, or public posting.
S. 20Section allows inquiry to proceed or be dismissed if a party fails to appear on the scheduled date.
S. 21(1) A canal officer may from time to time adjourn the hearing of a case or proceeding before him
S. 22Section 22 allows appeals against canal officer orders only if decided on merits, with a 30-day window to set aside orders due to absence.
S. 23Canal officers can allocate costs in irrigation cases as they see fit, except for government-initiated proceedings.
S. 24Section 24 allows parties to appear before canal officers directly or through recognized agents or legal practitioners.
S. 25Section mandates first canal system alignment inspection by Sub-Divisional Officer and a revenue officer before construction.
S. 26Section 26 mandates crossings on canals and distributaries at specific intervals, with exceptions for special cases.
S. 27Section 27 mandates irrigation crossings typically on existing field channels, with only one crossing if multiple channels exist from a tank on one valley side.
S. 28The inspection shall be made on the spot by the aforesaid two officers jointly
S. 29Section 29 mandates the Sub-Divisional Officer to submit a joint report to the Executive Engineer for review and forwarding to the Collector.
S. 30Section 30 allows the Collector to override the Executive Engineer's recommendation and conduct further inquiries if necessary.
S. 31Section 31 directs the Collector to approve irrigation works and submit cases to the Secretary for further orders.
S. 32Section 32 mandates the Executive Engineer to report disagreements to the Superintending Engineer via the Collector, escalating unresolved issues to the Commissioner.
S. 33Section 33 mandates the Executive Engineer to prepare and file reports on canal crossings, with orders communicated to affected residents.
S. 34Section 34 mandates the Superintending Engineer to schedule the second joint inspection three years after water first flows in the canal, in consultation with the Commissioner.
S. 35Section 35 outlines the procedure for the second joint inspection involving a revenue officer and the Sub-Divisional Officer (Irrigation).
S. 36Section 36 outlines the process for considering and fixing water supply rates in Madhya Pradesh.
S. 37Section 37 allows the State Government to set irrigation rates if no Standing Committee is formed within six months.
S. 38Section 38 outlines water rate assessment and special charges for cultivators who do not sow crops after initial watering.
S. 40Section 40 assesses mixed crops in an area at the highest water rate among them.
S. 41Section 41 calculates water rates based on the highest-rated crop unless crop divisions are clearly defined by a ridge.
S. 42Section 42 specifies the irrigation rate when a failed crop leads to re-sowing in the same season, applying it to the maturing crop in exempted areas.
S. 43Section 43 specifies irrigation demarcation and water rate charges for partially irrigated fields.
S. 45Section 45 treats all irrigated areas in the same season from a well or other source as if irrigated from the state canal.
S. 46The Executive Engineer can allow water supply for land preparation at a rate for irrigation-sanctioned users and others.
S. 47Section 47 increases water rates by 10% for late short-term agreements after the prescribed date.
S. 48When short term agreement has been given to irrigate specified area
S. 49Section 49 determines irrigation rates based on whether trees have individual deep water channels or are grouped without them.
S. 50Irrigation from escape
S. 51When the crops are damaged by percolation; leakage or breach of canal etc
S. 52Persons using water without permission at the time prohibited by proper authority, that is
S. 53Section imposes a Rs. 250 fine for willfully cutting canal banks or placing bunds for irrigation.
S. 54The cultivators desiring constructions of a Sub- merging tank shall apply to the Executive Engineer concerned in Form 2
S. 55On receipt of the application the Executive Engineer shall undertake survey etc
S. 56Section 56 mandates the Executive Engineer to make agreements with landholders benefiting from irrigation schemes in Form 3.
S. 57Section mandates fixing and mapping full tank level stones in submerged tanks, preparing triplicate lists, and keeping signed records for future reference.
S. 58Section 58 prohibits opening gates of submerging tanks before October 1st and mandates area marking completion by September end.
S. 59Section 59 mandates the Amin to document submerged areas post-September 15 and report tank status to the Executive Engineer.
S. 60Section 60 allows the Collector and Executive Engineer to prohibit emptying certain tanks during scarcity to ensure drinking water supply.
S. 61When an old scheme is restored, the Abi portion of land Revenue shall be treated as rebate
S. 62Section 62 charges unsettled cultivable submerged land at either current Abi rates or half the rate if not cultivated.
S. 63Section 63 charges an additional crop rate for canal water usage in specific cases outlined in rules 61 and 62.
S. 64Application for the supply of water for irrigation on demand shall be made in writing by the occupiers requiring it in
S. 65Section 65 allows Sub-Divisional Officers to supply water urgently if needed, before Executive Engineer's order.
S. 66Section 66 allows full remission of water rates if the Executive Engineer confirms a water supply failure.
S. 67Section 67 requires applications for village tank water supply to be submitted in Form 5 at least fifteen days in advance to canal officers.
S. 68Section 68 requires the Executive Engineer to notify applicants in writing about water supply costs before approving their application.
S. 69Section 69 prohibits the Executive Engineer from approving irrigation applications if water supply, delivery, or unauthorized crop irrigation is anticipated.
S. 70Section 70 sets the charge for water based on volume supplied to village tanks.
S. 73Section 73 imposes triple charges and a Rs. 250 penalty for unauthorized or wasted water use in Madhya Pradesh.
S. 74Section 74 exempts water obtained by natural percolation, leakage, or breach unless deliberately diverted for benefit.
S. 75A canal officer or canal subordinate on becoming aware of waste of water, shall immediately stop it
S. 76Section 76 mandates the Executive Engineer to investigate unauthorized water use, issue orders, and report findings to the relevant section subordinate.
S. 77Section 77 allows cultivators to represent grievances about orders within ten days, specifying personal or written submissions and potential interviews.
S. 78Section 78 mandates the Collector to review reports and plans before deciding on appeals against Executive Engineer's orders.
S. 79Section 79 mandates the Executive Engineer to oversee water distribution and ensure optimal agricultural use.
S. 80Section 80 outlines water rate charges for irrigation use, specifying rates for agricultural and non-agricultural purposes.
S. 81The area irrigated outside the submerging tank while emptying or through sluice, waste weir etc
S. 82Section 82 authorizes canal officers or designated subordinates to sign irrigation agreements on behalf of the Government.
S. 83Section 83 mandates agreements for canal irrigation in Madhya Pradesh, with penalties for unauthorized irrigation.
S. 85Section allows mutual consent to modify or cancel irrigation agreements between canal officer and permanent holder.
S. 87Section 87 allows Superintending Engineer to approve long-term rice irrigation agreements beneficial to the State Government.
S. 88Section 88 authorizes Canal Deputy Collectors or Irrigation Inspectors to act on long-term agreements if two-thirds or 95% of village irrigable land holders consent.
S. 89Section 89 details the process for hearing objections and finalizing long-term irrigation agreements in Madhya Pradesh.
S. 90Section 90 allows retrospective effect for final long-term agreements and permits supplementary agreements for wet areas.
S. 91Section 91 allows immediate irrigation water supply on long-term agreements if two-thirds or 95% of permanent holders agree, with rates reverting if not finalized.
S. 92Section 92 allows cultivators to renew or consolidate long-term irrigation agreements for a village.
S. 93Section 93 mandates supplying a copy of final, binding long-term agreements to the village sarpanch.
S. 94Section 94 mandates the preparation and verification of a list of land parcels for irrigation agreements, to be attached to the agreement and provided to the village head.
S. 95Section 95 allows individual short-term crop-specific irrigation agreements in wheat or mixed crop zones, ending upon crop maturity.
S. 96Section 96 allows Canal Officers to cancel short-term irrigation agreements if water rates are unpaid, supply is technically unfeasible, or water courses are poorly maintained.
S. 97Section 97 mandates permanent holders to pay water rates if supplied by the State, with remission if no water is provided.
S. 98(1) The short term irrigation agreement for each crop shall be concluded as per programme given below: - S
S. 99Section 99 allows the Superintending Engineer to extend the agreement conclusion date by one month if convinced.
S. 100Section 100 mandates the Executive Engineer to consult local officials and farmers to determine and allocate canal irrigation areas for each crop season.
S. 101Section 101 outlines the process for finalizing water release schedules through distributaries and outlet openings.
S. 102Executive Engineer shall reduce or enhance the area determined in the meeting and even stop the supply in cases of emer
S. 103Section 103 requires permanent holders or occupiers to submit short-term agreements, which can be filled by the Amin.
S. 104A receipt in Sinchai Pustika (Form 11-A-Hindi) shall be granted by the official receiving the agreement
S. 105Section 105 outlines the procedure for making short-term agreements with occupiers by deputing an Irrigation Inspector and issuing proclamations.
S. 106Section 106 details the process for Irrigation Inspectors to explain visits, obtain short-term agreements, and have them signed by occupiers and local officials.
S. 107Section 107 ensures that occupiers must verify agreement details before signing, and no complaints will be considered once they sign.
S. 108Section 108 allows occupiers unable to attend irrigation meetings to apply to the Irrigation Inspector for agreement forms.
S. 109The occupier shall mention in the short-term agreement exact area with the field numbers and crop which he intends to i
S. 110In the short term agreement the occupier shall mention carefully and clearly the crop which he intends to irrigate
S. 111Section 111 allows an occupier to irrigate additional fields with approval from the Canal Deputy Collector or Executive Engineer.
S. 112Section 112 allows the Executive Engineer to exempt certain areas or crops from agreements if assured supply is impossible, supplying water at government-prescribed rates.
S. 113Section 113 requires Irrigation Inspectors to submit filled agreement forms to the Executive Engineer or Canal Deputy Collector for sanction within a week.
S. 140Payment for the canal revenue payable on account of water supplied for the irrigation of kharif crop
S. 141Section 141 specifies payment timing for water supply to village tanks based on Kharif and Rabi seasons.
S. 142Section 142 allows Superintending Engineer to postpone dates under rules 140 and 141 by one month on Canal Deputy Collector's request.
S. 143Section 143 determines the number of elected members for an Irrigation Panchayat based on Collector's decision.
S. 144(a) An irrigation panchayat shall hold office for three years
S. 145Section disqualifies certain individuals from being electors or holding office on an irrigation panchayat.
S. 146Section 146 details the process for electors to privately select and nominate candidates for Panchayat positions on Form 14.
S. 147Section 147 defines who qualifies as an elector for membership in the irrigation panchayat.
S. 148Section 148 mandates the Amin to prepare and publicly display a list of eligible village electors for irrigation elections.
S. 149Section allows objections to irrigation list entries within 8 days, to be resolved by the Irrigation Inspector after necessary inquiries.
S. 150Section allows aggrieved parties to appeal an Irrigation Inspector's decision to the Canal Deputy Collector within 8 days.
S. 151Executive Engineer shall appoint and depute an Irrigation Inspector or Canal Subordinate to preside at the election
S. 152Section 152 mandates the presiding officer to document election details and hand sealed papers to the Canal Deputy Collector.
S. 153Section 153 details the process for the Canal Deputy Collector to prepare and submit election results to the Collector.
S. 154In the event of an equality of votes: the order of preference shall be decided by lot
S. 155Section 155 mandates the Collector to inform the Executive Engineer, who must display a list of village panchas in a visible location.
S. 156The Panchayat shall, at a meeting at which not Jess than three members are present elect one of their members to be Sar
S. 157Section 157 outlines the procedure for filling a vacancy in an elected village panch when the position becomes vacant.
S. 158Section 158 allows election results to be challenged within 14 days, with the Collector handling the inquiry.
S. 159Section 159 allows the Collector to declare an election void and order a new election if corruption or illegal practices are found.
S. 160Section 160 grants Collectors and Revenue Officers powers to make final decisions in irrigation inquiries.
S. 161Section 161 mandates the Sarpanch or an authorized panchayat member to notify panchas of meeting details and agenda.
S. 162Every meeting of the panchayat shall be presided by the Sarpanch
S. 163One half of the total number of panchas including the sarpanch, if present, shall form a quorum
S. 164The President shall keep In Hindi a brief record of its meetings and proceedings in a book
S. 165Section 165 allows the compounding of certain canal and water course offenses, except where damage exceeds thirty rupees.
S. 166Section 166 mandates the sarpanch to maintain the irrigation panchayat fund in specific banks or with village-approved individuals, with small amounts allowed with panchs for current needs.
S. 167The Irrigation Panchayat can approve spending from its fund for public utility works in a village, as approved by the Collector.
S. 168Section mandates Sarpanch to maintain irrigation panchayat fund accounts in Form 16, monthly closing, and examination by panchayat and canal officers.
S. 169An irrigation panchayat shall maintain the following books and papers:- (i) Panchayat fund account book in Form, 16
S. 170Section 170 details the commission rates and payment schedule for irrigation panchayats for canal revenue collection and administrative work.
S. 171Section mandates officials to maintain a register of panchayat names in alphabetical order.
S. 172Section mandates Amin to record irrigation details in Form 19 by specified dates.
S. 173Section 173 mandates the Amin to issue parchas to cultivators after final survey, personally delivering them or delegating to local officials if necessary.
S. 174Section 174 mandates the preparation of specific ledger and summary forms for recording cultivator entries and delivered parchas.
S. 175Section 175 allows cultivators to object to a parcha within ten days, with objections recorded and addressed by an Irrigation Inspector.
S. 176Section 176 allows an Irrigation Inspector to reschedule village visits to address objections if initially unable to attend.
S. 177All objections shall be investigated within 15 days of the receipt and decided promptly
S. 178The amount due from each occupier, shall be calculated to the nearest paise
S. 179Section 179 confirms water rates if a cultivator doesn't object within ten days of receiving a parcha.
S. 180Section 180 allows cultivators to object to parchas within ten days, delaying disputed amount collection until resolution.
S. 181Section allows canal officers to correct assessment entries, communicate changes to occupiers, and update records accordingly.
S. 182Section 182 mandates the transmission of Kistabandi Khatoni to local officials for canal revenue collection and acknowledgment.
S. 183Section mandates remittance of collected irrigation fees within two weeks, with triplicate challans for record-keeping and verification.
S. 184Section 184 mandates Irrigation Inspector and Amin to oversee timely deposit of realized irrigation funds and report any breaches to the Canal Deputy Collector.
S. 185No collection of canal revenue may, on any account, be made by panchayat or Patel after the date as prescribed in rule
S. 186Section mandates Amins to collect unreturned records from local officials, reporting refusal to Canal Deputy Collector for police assistance.
S. 187Section 187 mandates the Amin to prepare a defaulter's list and submit it to the Irrigation Inspector for verification and forwarding to the Canal Deputy Collector.
S. 188From the Kistabandi Khatoni the Canal Deputy Collector will then complete his village-wise statement and register
S. 189Section 189 mandates the Canal Deputy Collector to compile defaulter lists and collect land revenue arrears, with assistance from selected Amins.
S. 190Section 190 allows the Superintending Engineer to remit up to Rs. 250 for irrecoverable irrigation dues on recommendation of the Canal Deputy Collector.
S. 191Section allows Executive Engineer to adjust or refund water rates with Superintending Engineer's prior approval.
S. 192Section penalizes officials for not issuing receipts and imposes penalties for late water rate payments.
S. 194Section 194 specifies the forms for applications and contracts related to water course investigations.
S. 195Section 195 mandates the Executive Engineer to investigate applications in Form 29 and mark accepted proposals on a village map, signed by at least three leading permanent holders.
S. 196Section directs the Executive Engineer to prepare a cost estimate for water courses and, upon approval, to have a canal officer collect applicant signatures.
S. 197Section 197 mandates canal officer's signature on Form 31 before finalizing contracts if conditions in section 66 are met.
S. 198Section 198 mandates the Amin to prepare and update a list of irrigable land holders responsible for maintaining water courses in consultation with the irrigation panchayat.
S. 199Section mandates Sarpanch to record labor details and use this data for assessing repair contributions from liable permanent holders.
S. 200Section penalizes unauthorized damage or alteration of water courses with fines up to ₹250, plus ₹10 daily for ongoing breaches.
S. 201Section 201 allows field channels to be run across fields if needed, with land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act if required.
S. 202Section 202 details expenses for field channel execution including jungle clearance, earthwork, and land acquisition.
S. 203Section 203 mandates field channels to directly feed fields to avoid extra costs for holders.
S. 204Section defines "area benefited" as land irrigated by field channels, excluding government land allotted to individuals.
S. 205The subsequent allotters of the Government land revenue
S. 206Section 206 states that field channels are considered properly maintained if they deliver full water supply without waste.
S. 207Section 207 assigns maintenance of field channels to landowners and recovers costs from them based on the area benefited.
S. 208Section 208 outlines how expenses for constructing field channels are apportioned and recovered by the executive engineer among beneficiaries based on the area benefited.
S. 209Section 209 mandates handing over constructed field channels to beneficiaries via irrigation panchayat and retaining a signed map in the Executive Engineer's office.
S. 210Section 210 specifies who is entitled to water from field channels, prioritizing contributors and landowners, with nonagricultural users paying a fee.
S. 211Section 211 allows Executive Engineer to provide supplies based on irrigation panchayat's recommendation.
S. 212Outstanding amounts from a specific rule are to be treated as land revenue arrears and credited to the panchayat fund.
S. 213Section 213 allows a person to stop water flow under specific conditions like warabandi, waste, unauthorized use, or with permission.
S. 214Section allows Executive Engineer to approve changes in field channels' alignment and extension at holders' expense.
S. 215Section 215 governs pre-existing field channels under the same rules for construction and maintenance.
S. 216Section penalizes unauthorized damage to irrigation channels with fines up to Rs. 250, plus Rs. 10 per day for ongoing breaches.
S. 217All relevant accounts shall be maintained by the Executive Engineer in his office
S. 218The amount to be recovered on account of expenses Incurred on construction of field channels or maintenance thereof
S. 219Section 219 outlines water distribution and dispute resolution among irrigation beneficiaries in Madhya Pradesh.
S. 225The deposit of Rs
S. 228Section details preparation of cultivator statements and distribution of irrigation timings based on field holdings.
S. 230In fixing time and its sequence, consideration shall be given to the distance of the thok from the outlets
S. 233The selected thokdars shall manage the distribution of water within them
S. 234The thokdar may however interchange the timings if
S. 235Section 235 mandates canal operation to ensure water reaches outlets timely for permanent holders, allows Executive Engineer to revise warabandi, and imposes fines for violations.
S. 239Section 239 allows irrigation panchayats or majority landowners to request water distribution assistance from Banihar in writing.
S. 240Section 240 directs the section subordinate to inform the Sub-Divisional Officer for appointing Banihars in consultation with the Panchayat.
S. 241Section 241 specifies that Banihars hold their posts for a set period unless dismissed by the Sub-Divisional Officer for recorded reasons.
S. 242Section 242 allows irrigation officials to redirect water if a farmer refuses, authorizing them to enter and act to facilitate water passage.
S. 243Section 243 exempts Irrigation Panchayats from paying commissions for administrative work, using the funds to compensate Banihars.
S. 244(i) The remuneration of Banihars shall be determined and paid by the Executive Engineer
S. 245No enquiry into a canal offence shall be made by an
S. 246Section 246 mandates canal subordinates to report discovered offences to their superior within 24 hours.
S. 247Section mandates canal officers to complete investigations and report findings to higher authorities within specified timeframes.
S. 248Section 248 prohibits further investigations without Executive Engineer's approval and limits to higher-ranking officials.
S. 249Section 249 outlines the process for issuing and serving notices for suspected irrigation offenses to be compounded by a canal officer.
S. 250Section 250 mandates officers conducting inquiries to document daily proceedings, witness statements, and the accused's willingness to settle.
S. 251Section 251 prohibits arbitrary arrests under irrigation powers unless suspect has no fixed abode or may flee, requiring prompt court or police handover.
S. 252Section allows an enquiry officer to fix and levy compensation if the accused consents to compounding an offence.
S. 253Section 253 directs the enquiring officer to forward incomplete or unresolvable cases to the Executive Engineer for further action.
S. 254On the application of these rules, all rules