Sikkim Sewerage and Sewage Disposal Act, 1987 (Act No. 2 of 1987). País/Territorio India Subdivisión territorial Sikkim Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1987 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to provide for regulation of Sewerage and Sewage Disposal and for matters connected thereto. Materia Agua Palabra clave Acceso-a-la-justicia Autorización/permiso Corte/tribunal Efluente de aguas residuales/vertido Gobernanza Inspección Responsabilidad/indemnización Infracciones/sanciones Salud pública Evaluación/manejo de riesgos Alcantarillado Eliminación de desechos Instalaciones Perforación de pozos/pozos Control de la contaminación Contaminación de las aguas dulces Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional Resumen This Act regulates the sewerage and sewage disposal in the state of Sikkim. It requires the owner or occupier of any premises to obtain a connection and pay fees to be entitled to empty sewage into Government Sewer main. The government is empowered to fix the rate of charges for sewerage services and also levy a sewerage tax on premises where sewerage services are provided. It provides for examining, testing and opening of any private sewer or cess-pool believed to be defective and for compensation in case it is found to be in proper condition. The Act allows the Department to clean and disinfect any tank, pool or well, if such cleaning or disinfection will prevent or check the spread of any dangerous disease. It provides for penalties for offences committed and gives the power to arrest a person committing an offense. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.indiacode.nic.in