Section 62B: Functions of Water Users Distributary Level Federation

The Water Users Distributary Level Federation shall perform the following functions, namely:-

(1) to prepare an operational plan based on its entitlement, area, soil and cropping pattern at the beginning of each irrigation season consistent with the operational plan prepared by the project level federation;

(2) to identify the critical maintenance work that are to be carried out and prioritise these works;

(3) to monitor the maintenance work being executed and ensure that they conform to prescribed standards;

(4) to monitor and regulate the use of water among various societies in its area of operation;

(5) to abide by the decisions of the Water Users Project Level Federation;

(6) to undertake periodical social audit;

(7) to promote economy in the use of water;

(8) to encourage avenue plantation in its area of operation;

(9) to prepare water budgets and crop plans.