Madhya Pradesh Irrigation Act, 1931.

This Act is enacted to consolidate and amend the law relating to irrigation in Madhya Pradesh.
All rights in the water of any river, natural stream or natural drainage channel, natural lake or other natural collection of water shall vest in the Government, except to the extent to which rights may have been acquired in water affected by a notification published under section 27. Chapter II provides for the canal officials and their charges and powers. Chapter V provides for the Supply of Water from Canals and Charges therefor. Agreement may be made, between the State Government and the permanent holders of land for the supply of water for irrigation. Water may be supplied from a canal:- a. Under an irrigation agreement; b. On demand, for the irrigation of specified areas; c. To supplement a village tank; d. For industrial urban or other purposes not connected with agriculture; e. For the irrigation of a compulsorily assessed area.
The Act further makes provisions for: construction and maintenance of canal, levy of irrigation cess, collection of canal revenue, offences and penalties, compensation to private persons, etc.