Tripura Municipal (Water Supply, Levy and Collection of Water Charges) Rules, 2019. Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Tripura Document type Regulation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Authorization/permit Equipment Governance Industrial water use Inspection Institution Local government Offences/penalties Potable water Royalties/fees Sewerage Water charges Water supply Subsidy/incentive Consumer protection Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract These Rules provide for regulation and management of water supply for domestic and commercial use in Municipal Corporation, Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats within the State of Tripura. The Municipality shall be responsible for operation and maintenance of water supply assets such as water treatment plants, water pipelines, water connections and for collection of water charges/fees for supply of water. These responsibilities can be handed over to private or other government agency with the permission of the state government. The owner of the land or premises can apply for water connection for domestic or commercial water connection. The Rules require the rates of water charges to be notified and allows subsidy for domestic water connections up to certain initial units. The Rules provide for penalty and disconnection under certain circumstances and measures for prevention of wastage and misuse of water including power for search and seizure. The Rules also allow for levy of fees for drainage and sewerage services. Full text English Website thc.nic.in