Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board Act, 1978 (No. 18 of 1979). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Gujarat Document type Legislation Date 1979 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment of a Water Supply and Sewerage Board for the rapid development and proper regulation of water supply and sewage services in the State of Gujarat. Subject Water Keyword Water charges Water quality standards Water rights Water supply Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Freshwater pollution Sewerage Basic legislation Pollution control Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act provides for the establishment of a Water Supply and Sewerage Board and details the duties, powers and functions of the Board. The Act establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Board and mentions the manner in which the Board has control over the water supply in the State. In particular, its powers include: a) inspection of water supply and sewerage facilities; b) obtain information from any local body; c) provide training for personnel; d) prepare and carry out schemes for water supply and sewerage; e) lay down the schedule of fees and other charges for all kinds of services rendered by the Board to the State Government, local bodies, institutions or individuals, etc. Full text English Website www.lawsofindia.org