The Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board Act, 1973 (Act No. 25 of 1974). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Karnataka Document type Legislation Date 1974 (1993) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment of a Water Supply and Drainage Board and the regulation and development of drinking water and drainage facilities in the urban areas of the State of Karnataka. Subject Water Keyword Access-to-justice Authorization/permit Contract/agreement Data collection/reporting Dispute settlement Effluent waste water/discharge Enforcement/compliance Financing Governance Inspection Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Liability/compensation Local government Royalties/fees Sewerage Special fund Surface water Water charges Water supply Waterworks Well sinking/boreholes Pollution control Freshwater pollution Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes 15th October, 1974. Abstract This Act provides for establishment of a water supply and drainage board in Karnataka and related provisions. It consists of nine chapters: I. Preliminary; II. Constitution of the Board; III. Officers and Members of the Staff of the Board; IV. Conduct and Business of the Board; V. Powers and Functions of the Board; VI. Investigation, Preparation and Execution, Maintenence etc. of Schemes by the Board; VII. Finance, Accounts and Audit; VIII. Penalties and Procedure; and IX. Miscellaneous. Full text English Website www.indiacode.nic.in