Sikkim Sewerage and Sewage Disposal Act, 1987 (Act No. 2 of 1987). Pays/Territoire Inde Sous-division territoriale Sikkim Type du document Législation Date 1987 Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completAn Act to provide for regulation of Sewerage and Sewage Disposal and for matters connected thereto. Sujet Eau Mot clé Accès-à-la-justice Autorisation/permis Cour/tribunaux Eaux usées/déversement Gouvernance Inspection Responsabilité/indemnisation Infractions/sanctions Santé publique Évaluation/gestion des risques Égouts Élimination de déchets Ouvrages Forage de puits/puits Lutte contre la pollution Pollution des eaux douces Aire géographique Asie, Asie et Pacifique, Océan Indien, Mer de l'Asie du Sud-Est, Asie du Sud Résumé 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. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.indiacode.nic.in