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Arunachal Pradesh Water Supply Act, 2015 (Act No. 3 of 2017).

Country/Territory
Arunachal Pradesh (India)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate water supply including levy of reasonable tariff on consumption of piped water supply in the State of Arunachal Pradesh and matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Water supply Water charges Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Procedural matters Offences/penalties
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Act establishes the requirements for water supply, including levy of reasonable tariff on consumption of piped water supply within the State of Arunachal Pradesh. It sets out general conditions and procedures for water distribution to any house, land, building or premises. In particular, it regulate the system of providing water to communities for meeting their requirements both domestic and non-domestic, but does not provide for water supply for irrigation purposes. Upon payment of the required amount by the applicant under sub-clause (b) of clause (ll) of section 3, the competent authority shall issue a letter in Form WS-lV permitting the connection of consumer's main from the Government main as per the procedures stipulated under the provisions of the Act and as per the directions communicated to the applicant. The Act also prescribes offences and penalties for illegal related activities.

Full text
English
Website
indiacode.nic.in

References - Legislation

Repeals

Arunachal Pradesh Water Supply Act, 2000 (Act No. 9 of 2000).

Legislation | Arunachal Pradesh (India) | 2000

Keyword: Water charges, Water supply, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX