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

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Sikkim
Document type
Legislation
Date
1986
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for regulation of the supply of water, realisation of charges for supply of water and tax on water and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Water
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
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act regulates supply of water in the state of Sikkim. It provides that the government may supply wholesome water for domestic, commercial and other purposes subject to availability of water. The Act prohibits use of domestic water for non-domestic purposes and requires approval from the competent authority for such use. It also prohibits wastage of water and allows the competent authority to cut off water supply for non-payment of charges and other reasons mentioned therein. The Act prohibits certain acts in relation to the waterworks including causing any damage or pollution. It provides for appeal and revision provisions, levying of water tax and fees, and penalties for contravention of the provisions of the Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.indiacode.nic.in

References - Legislation

Amended by

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

Legislation | India | 2018

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Contract/agreement, Equity, Governance, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Water charges, Water supply, Waterworks, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX