IRRIGATION IN UPPER INDIA. 145 
irrigate conveniently from outlets fixed at the places noted. 
Bearing in mind that the chief waste occurs after the water leaves 
the rajbuha, the position and nature, as well as the area and level 
which had to be taken into account. If the inquiry into these 
particulars revealed any serious objection to the proposed irrigation, 
the outlet was refused. The outlets are simply earthenware pipes, 
and are not provided with any special arrangement for measuring 
the discharge which passes through them, the irrigation being paid 
for according to the nature of the crop and the area irrigated. 
To regulate the use of the water so that as far as practicable 
there will be a constant supply to meet a constant demand, the 
e times of sowing vary in different parts of the Presidency ; 
but, Senerally speaking, the early kharif is sown in March, the late 
or mo 
© greater supply of water, and it is raised at the time of year 
When the greatest supply is available. Sugar-cane and rice are the 
watering ; 
Pa oma to soften it for ploughing, and make it fit to receive 
charged for the land so flooded. ke a 
ti As: ready mentioned, the quantity of water required for irriga- 
da. varies greatly. The nature of the crop and of the gro mats 
— t of the season, and the style of irrigating, all influence 
; ired. In the preparation of canal pro- 
ed in some cases that for the whole year 
