Standing Order No. 348/2012 of the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal dated 5th May, 2012 on the management of an irrigation system by a water user association [C18-VRN]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 348/2012
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal
Kolkata, dated the 5th May, 2012
STANDING ORDER
To
All Ground Water Officers,
Subject: The management of an irrigation system by a water user association by water user associations under the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal 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 B to the Irrigation Authority within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.
3. The Ground Water Officer shall ensure that source of water is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Irrigation Authority within ninety days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876), the General Administration Department, Government of West Bengal hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (West Bengal Act 3 of 1876) [S2D-C5F]. Vires verified.
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