A History of Agriculture in India v1.c35.s9.3

v1.c35.s9.3

The *Naradasmrti* states that the erection of a dyke in the middle of another man's fields was not prohibited in view of the fact that it would be advantageous for irrigation, whereas the loss is trifling. It states further that a man with the permission of the owner can restore a decayed dyke, although without the owner's consent he cannot use it. Narada classifies the dykes into *kheya* (which is dug into the soil to drain off excess water) and *bandhya* (which is constructed to prevent the water from flowing out)¹.