Standing Order No. 2106/2026 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 9th February, 2026 on the management of an irrigation system by a water user association [C14-EZA]

Standing Order No. 2106/2026

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu

Chennai, dated the 9th February, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Canal Officers,

Subject: The management of an irrigation system by a water user association by water user associations under the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 (Tamil Nadu Act 3 of 2003), the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the management of an irrigation system by a water user association by water user associations.

2. The matter has been examined. Every water user association carrying on the management of an irrigation system by a water user association shall make an application in Form H to the Tribunal within seven days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Canal Officer shall ensure that canal is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Tribunal within seven days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Water Resources Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.

(Secretary to Government)