Formation and registration of water distribution co-operative societies

In force Act 27 of 1997 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 27 of 1997 Instruments 1

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Section 15 of the Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997 deals with formation and registration of water distribution co-operative societies. When the Command area having not less than 100 hectares in area or less, as may be approved by CAD Board under a single hydraulic or more Unit(s) is identified, the farmers/beneficiaries of that Command Area shall be advised to form water distribution co-operative society by the concerned Canal Offi

(1) When the Command area having not less than 100 hectares in area or less, as may be approved by CAD Board under a single hydraulic or more Unit(s) is identified, the farmers/beneficiaries of that Command Area shall be advised to form water distribution co-operative society by the concerned Canal Officer. Then, the Canal Officer shall supply the list of such farmers and the Command area map of that unit to the Credit-In-Charge, who in turn shall take up the job of conducting a meeting of farmers/beneficiaries, forming of society, preparation of feasibility report and making all other necessary formalities. Then, the Superintending Engineer, Command Area Development Board Circle, shall recommend to the Registrar of Co-operative Societies to register the society. The Credit-In-Charge shall followup the process with the Registrar of Co-operative Societies and get the Society registered.
(2) As soon as the society is registered, the concerned Canal Officer shall hand over the existing water distribution system by executing the approved agreement with the Chairman of the society. The Central and State assistance shall be released to the society for performing its functions. The Credit-In-Charge shall render all necessary guidance to the society in performing its functions and duties and ensure the smooth functioning as stipulated in the Co-operative Societies Act or this Act.
(3) No officer or servant of the Government of India or the Government or any State Government or of a local authority or an employee of any institution receiving aid from the funds of the Government shall be qualified for being chosen as or for being a Chairman, or President or a member of a managing committee of any water distribution Co-operative society. CHAPTER- VI
Section 15, The Goa Command Area Development Act, 1997 (Act 27 of 1997).

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

The Goa Command Area Development Rules, 1999Rule 1998

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Questions about Section 15

What does Section 15 of the Goa Command Area Development Act deal with?

Section 15 of the Goa Command Area Development Act is headed "Formation and registration of water distribution co-operative societies". When the Command area having not less than 100 hectares in area or less, as may be approved by CAD Board under a single hydraulic or more Unit(s) is identified, the farmers/beneficiaries of that Command Area shall be advised to form water distribution co-operative society by the concerned Canal Offi

How do I find court cases under Section 15 of the Goa Command Area Development Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Goa Command Area Development Act 15, section 15 Goa Command Area Development Act, section 15 of the Goa Command Area Development Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 15 of the Goa Command Area Development Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Goa Command Area Development Rules, 1999 (1998).

When was the Goa Command Area Development Act enacted?

Goa Command Area Development Act was enacted in 1997 as Act 27 of 1997. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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