**Executive Summary**
This document from the Maharashtra State Government, Water Resources Department, announces the application of the Maharashtra Management of Irrigation System by Farmers (MMISF) Act, 2005, to the Bhima (Ujjani) Project in Solapur, effective October 14, 2025. It also specifies the appointment of Canal Officers and their powers related to the project under the MMISF Act, 2005, and the Maharashtra Irrigation Act, 1976.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Application of MMISF Act, 2005:**
* The Maharashtra Management of Irrigation System by Farmers (MMISF) Act, 2005 is applied to the Bhima (Ujjani) Project, specifically the Degaon branch canal area.
* This application covers the Culturable Command Area of 27958.20 hectares in Solapur.
* All sections of the MMISF Act, 2005, are brought into force from October 14, 2025.
* **Appointment of Canal Officers:**
* The Executive Engineer of Ujjani Canal Division No. 8, Solapur is appointed as a Canal Officer for the Degaon (Ujjani Project) area.
* The Superintending Engineer of Bhima Canal Circle, Solapur is appointed as a Canal Officer for the Degaon (Ujjani Project) area.
* The Chief Engineer (SP) Irrigation Department, Pune is appointed as a Canal Officer for the Degaon (Ujjani Project) area.
* **Powers and Duties of Canal Officers:**
* The Executive Engineer is empowered to exercise powers and discharge duties under specified sections of the MMSIF Act, 2005, including sections 6(1), 9(2), 9(4), 9(6), 9(9), 10(1), 12(2), 12(6), 12(9), 13(1), 13(3), 15(4), 15(6), 15(9), 16(4), 18(2), 18(4), 18(6), 18(9), 19(1), 19(2), 21(1), 22, 23(1) and 26(1).
* The Superintending Engineer is empowered to exercise powers and discharge duties under specified sections of the MMSIF Act, 2005, including sections 6(5), 16(1), 16(4), 18(9), 19(1) and 19(2).
* The Chief Engineer (SP) Irrigation Department, Pune is empowered to exercise powers and discharge duties under specified sections of the MMSIF Act, 2005, including sections 16(3), 19(1) and 19(2).
**Impact Analysis**
**Farmers in the Culturable Command Area (27958.20 Ha) of the Bhima (Ujjani) Project, Degaon branch canal:**
* **Impact:** Will be subject to the provisions of the MMISF Act, 2005. This likely involves new regulations and opportunities for farmer involvement in irrigation management.
* **Action Required:** Farmers need to familiarize themselves with the MMISF Act, 2005, and understand their rights and responsibilities under the Act. They also need to engage with the appointed Canal Officers.
**Executive Engineer, Ujjani Canal Division No. 8, Solapur; Superintending Engineer, Bhima Canal Circle, Solapur and Chief Engineer (SP) Irrigation Department, Pune:**
* **Impact:** Are newly appointed as Canal Officers and have specific powers and responsibilities defined by the MMISF Act, 2005.
* **Action Required:** Need to understand their roles and responsibilities under the specified sections of the MMSIF Act, 2005, and implement the Act effectively.
Key Entities Referenced
Maharashtra Management of Irrigation System by Farmers (MMISF) Act, 2005: The primary legislation governing the management of irrigation systems by farmers in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Irrigation Act, 1976: Act referenced for exercising powers to appoint Canal Officers.
Bhima (Ujani) Project: Irrigation project to which the MMISF Act, 2005 is applied to Degaon branch canal. Located in Solapur.
Water Resources Department: The department responsible for issuing the notification and implementing the provisions of the Act.
RNI No. MAHBIL /2009/37831
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भाग चार-ब-३८१–१2 महारा(cid:144)(cid:157) शासन राजप& असाधारण भाग चार-ब, ऑ1 टाेबर १५, २०२५/आ:;व न २३, शक? १९४७
WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Mantralaya, Mumbai 400 032, dated the 14th October, 2025.
NOTIFICATION NO.1
[(Ref. Section-I (3)]
MAHARASHTRA MANAGEMENT OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM BY FARMERS (MMISF) ACT, 2005.
No.CDA-2025/( C.R.100/25)/CAD(works).— In exercise of the power conferred by section 1
Clause (3) of Maharashtra Management of Irrigation System by Farmers (MMISF) Act, 2005, the
Government of Maharashtra hereby bring into force the Sections of MMISF Act, 2005 specified
in column (4) from the appointed date specified in column (5) for the command areas specified in
column (3) for the irrigation project specified in the column (2) of the table below.
Sr.No Name of Irrigation Project Command Area Section brought Appointed Remark
into force Date
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1. Bhima (Ujjani) Project, Culturable All Sections 14/10/2025
Dist. Solapur. Command Area
Ha
27958.20
By order and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra,
NILESH BHOIR,
Deputy Secretary to Government.महारा(cid:144)(cid:157) शासन राजप& असाधारण भाग चार-ब, ऑ1 टाेबर १५, २०२५/आ:;व न २३, शक? १९४७ 3
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िनलेश भोईर,
शासनाचे उप सिचव.4 महारा(cid:144)(cid:157) शासन राजप& असाधारण भाग चार-ब, ऑ1 टाेबर १५, २०२५/आ:;व न २३, शक? १९४७
WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Mantralaya, Mumbai 400 032, dated the 14th October, 2025.
NOTIFICATION-2
[(See Section-I(3)]
MAHARASHTRA MANAGEMENT OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM BY FARMERS (MMISF) ACT, 2005.
No.CDA-2025/(C.R.100/25)/ CAD(works).—In exercise of the powers conferred under section 2 (4)
of Maharashtra Irrigation Act, 1976 the Governor of the State of Maharashtra hereby appoints Canal
Officers specified in column (3) for the Irrigation Project specified in Column (2) of the table below.
Further in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (f) of section 2 of Maharashtra Management
of Irrigation System by Farmers (MMISF) Act, 2005 the Governor of the State of Maharashtra hereby
empower the appointed Canal Officer to exercise powers and discharge duties under the Section of
MMISF Act specified in column (4) of the table below.
Sr.No. Project & Command Area Canal officers Section of MMSIF Act,
2005 of which powers
are given to canal
officers
(1) (2) (3) (4)
1. Degaon (Ujjani Project Entire Executive Engineer, Sections - 6(1), 9(2),
Command Area of Degaon Ujjani Canal Division 9(4), 9(6), 9(9), 10(1),
Branch Canal (CCA) (KM1 to No. 8, Solapur. 12(2), 12(6), 12(9),
8, (M1, M2), KM 9 to 26(Dy-1 13(1), 13(3), 15(4),
to 9), Dy-1 and Dy-2 from DC) 15(6), 15(9), 16(4),
(27958.20 Hectors) 18(2), 18(4), 18(6), 18(9),
19(1), 19(2), 21(1), 22,
23(1) and 26(1).
Superintending Sections - 6(5), 16(1),
Engineer, Bhima 16(4), 18(9), 19(1) and
Canal Circle, Solapur. 19(2).
Chief Engineer (SP) Sections -16(3), 19(1)
Irrigation Department, and 19(2).
Pune.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra,
NILESH BHOIR,
Deputy Secretary to the Government.
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RUPENDRA DINESH MORE, PRINTED AT GOVERNMENT CENTRAL PRESS, 21-A, NETAJI SUBHASH ROAD, CHARNI ROAD,
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