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Kerala Water and Waste Water Ordinance, 1984 (Ordinance No. 102).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Kerala
Document type
Legislation
Date
1984
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Kerala Gazette, vol. XXIX, No. 1049, 3 December 1984, pp. 1-33.
Long title
An Ordinance to provide for the establishment of an autonomous authority for the development and regulation of water supply and waste water collection and disposal in the State of Kerala and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Water rights Water supply Water users' associations Waterworks Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater pollution Pollution control Sewerage Waste non-domestic sources Water charges Water quality standards
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Ordinance (71 sections) establishes the Kerala Water and Waste Water Authority, a corporate body which is 'deemed to be a local authority' (sect. 3). Its main functions are to render services as regards to water supply and collection and disposal of waste water. The Authority shall grant the supply of water to any applicant for the domestic purposes defined in section 38, and the Authority shall, under certain conditions, provide the owner or occupier of any premises with a sewerage connection. The Act further contains provisions on, inter alia, inspection and power of entry, taxes and fees, water meters, penalties and bye-laws.

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Kerala Water Supply and Sewerage Act, 1986 (Act No. 14 of 1986).

Legislation | India | 1986 (2000)

Keyword: Water supply, Sewerage, Institution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Royalties/fees, Special fund, Tax/levy, Water charges, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX