State Act

The Telangana Farmers Management of Irrigation Systems Act, 1997.

22. The funds of the farmers’ organisation shall comprise of the following, namely:- (i) grants received from the Government as a share of the water tax collected in the area of operation of the farmers’ organisation; (ii) such other funds as may be granted by the State and Central Government for the development of the area of operation; (iii) resources raised from any financing agency or undertaking any economic development activities in its area of operation; (iv) income from the properties and assets attached to the irrigation system within its area of operation; (v) fees collected by the farmers’ organisation for the services rendered in better management of the irrigation system; and (vi) amounts received from any other source.