Standing Order No. 2397/2026 of the Water Resources Department, Government of West Bengal dated 29th January, 2026 on the management of an irrigation system by a water user association [C1A-6WP]

As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.

Dates: made 29 January 2026; in force not recorded; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band B.

Jurisdiction: West Bengal [IN-WB]. Made by the Water Resources Department, Government of West Bengal.

Synthetic. This instrument, its title, its number and its words are generated by the register, beneath the Act its recital names.

Cite: Standing Order No. 2397/2026 of the Water Resources Department, Government of West Bengal dated 29th January, 2026 on the management of an irrigation system by a water user association, Standing Order No. 2397/2026, 29th January, 2026 [C1A-6WP]. Machine: C1A-6WP.

Standing Order No. 2397/2026

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL

Water Resources Department, Government of West Bengal

Kolkata, dated the 29th January, 2026

STANDING ORDER

All Divisional Canal 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 Water Resources 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 E to the Board within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of ten thousand rupees.

3. The Divisional Canal Officer shall ensure that source of water is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Board within sixty 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 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 Water Resources 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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