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The Sikkim Water Supply and Water Charges (Amendment) Act, 2018 (Act No. 4 of 2018).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Sikkim
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Sikkim Water Supply and Water Tax Act, 1986.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Authorization/permit Contract/agreement Equity Governance Offences/penalties Pollution control Water charges Water supply Waterworks Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act amends sections 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42 and 43 of the Sikkim Water Supply and Water Tax Act, 1986 (Principal Act). The name of the Principal Act and all references thereto are changed to The Sikkim Water Supply and Water Charges Act. The Act clarifies that words importing masculine gender shall include the feminine gender as well and vice versa. Section 6 is amended to include prohibition of pollution, misuse and disturbance in equitable distribution of water. A new section 10A is inserted regarding modalities for water supply connection. Section 33 is substituted and any reference to water tax is changed to water fee. A new section 37A is inserted regarding notices under the Principal Act and the procedure relating to such notices. Section 39 is amended to include provisions for arrest.

Full text
English
Website
www.indiacode.nic.in

References - Legislation

Amends

The Sikkim Water Supply and Water Tax Act, 1986 (Act No. 8 of 1986).

Legislation | India | 1986

Keyword: Access-to-justice, Authorization/permit, Equipment, Governance, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Royalties/fees, Use restrictions, Water charges, Freshwater resources management, Water supply, Waterworks, Well sinking/boreholes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX