Standing Order No. 4001/2026 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Rajasthan dated 10th July, 2026 on the operation of a water supply scheme [C1Q-KAJ]

Standing Order No. 4001/2026

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN

Water Resources Department, Government of Rajasthan

Jaipur, dated the 10th July, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Superintending Engineers,

Subject: The operation of a water supply scheme by operators of a water supply scheme under the Rajasthan Irrigation and Drainage Act, 1954, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Rajasthan Irrigation and Drainage Act, 1954 (Rajasthan Act 21 of 1954), the Water Resources Department, Government of Rajasthan 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 operation of a water supply scheme by operators of a water supply scheme.

2. The matter has been examined. Every operator of a water supply scheme carrying on the operation of a water supply scheme shall make an application in Form A to the Tribunal within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Superintending Engineer shall ensure that source of water is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Tribunal 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 Rajasthan.

(Secretary to Government)