(1) The following activities may be prohibited to ensure the Security of the structure and prevent theft,
misutilization or unauthorized use of water:
(a) To trespass in to the Structures,
(b) To destroy, close or make any alterations there in the Structures,
(c) To increase or decrease the flow of water on the
Structure,
(d) To pollute the water of the Structure,
(e) To damage or transfer the signs or signals placed for the purpose of irrigation,
(f) To move, transfer or damage any equipment or its part placed for controlling the flow of water,
(g) To move, graze or leave freely the cattle within the prohibited irrigation area,
(h) To drive any vehicle within the prohibited irrigation area, Provided that, the concerned authority may
grant permission to drive vehicles without causing any damage to Irrigation System within such prohibited area on payment of the fees as prescribed by concerned Project.
(i) To collect stone, sand etc. within the area as determined by concerned Irrigation Office around the
other structure located in River and head works of the Irrigation System,
(j) To cut the embankment of the canal, to alter the source of water flowing into or out of the Structure or canal or
to attempt committing such acts,
(k) To control the flow of water by obstructing the current of river stream in a way making the structure less
beneficial,
(l) To encroach or cause to encroach river, stream, falls, lake, pond or any part in a way causing adverse effect
to the irrigation system,
(m) To pump out the water without permission.
(2) The concerned Irrigation Office or the Project shall arrange to stick the notice pertaining to prohibition of the activities specified in Sub rule (1), at important places of concerned irrigation area and Irrigation
Office as well as District Administration Office and local bodies.