Irrigation Water Tax Penalty Waiver Scheme

Why it matters

Clear your old irrigation water-tax dues by 31 March and the state will waive the penalty/interest on it entirely.

What you get

To relieve farmers burdened with pending dues on government canal/irrigation water charges, the Madhya Pradesh government announced a waiver on the penalty and accumulated interest component of unpaid irrigation water tax. Farmers who pay only the principal amount of their outstanding dues by the notified deadline (31 March 2026) receive a full waiver on the interest/penalty portion, effectively reducing their total liability. The measure is expected to benefit around 35 lakh farmers across the state who use government-managed canal irrigation systems, easing cash-flow pressure and removing a barrier to continued access to irrigation water.

Eligibility criteria

• Must be a farmer with outstanding dues on government canal/irrigation water tax
• Principal dues must be paid in full by the notified deadline to receive the interest/penalty waiver
• Applies to dues recorded with the state Water Resources Department

How to apply

1. 1

   Check outstanding dues at the local Water Resources Department / canal division office

2. 2

   Pay the principal amount through the designated payment channel before the deadline

3. 3

   Penalty and interest are automatically waived upon principal payment confirmation

4. 4

   Obtain a no-dues certificate from the department after payment

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Previous water tax payment receipts/demand notice
• Land record linked to the irrigation command area