Water Rates to be Charged for Water Supplied From the Reservoirs on the Rivers and Streams in Maharashtra for Irrigation, Industry and Household Use (For Period 2013-16):Suggestions

This paper is in response to the circular by the Water Rate Fixation Authority of Maharashtra, inviting suggestions for the period 2013-16. The paper suggests the principle for determining the water rate in flow irrigation, saying that the water rate should be based on the maximum value product per unit of water provided. For this purpose it suggests the sources of information for calculation. It also suggests the basis for water rates for industry and household use.