Supply of water.

(1) A Municipality may, on application by the owner or occupier of any building arrange for supplying water from the nearest main, the same for domestic purposes, in such quantities as it thinks reasonable, and may, if it considers necessary, limit the amount of water to be so supplied. Explanation: A supply of water for domestic purpose shall not be deemed to include a supply -- (a) for any trade, manufacture or business; (b) for gardens or for purposes of irrigation; (c) for building purposes; (d) for fountains, swimming baths, or for any ornamental or mechanical purposes; (e) for animals, where they are kept for sale or hire, or the sale of their produce or any preparation therefrom; (f) for watering roads or paths. (2) A Municipality may with the sanction of the sub-committee supply water for any purpose other than a domestic purpose on receiving a application specifying the purpose for which the supply is required, and the quantity likely to be consumed: Provided that the Municipality may withdraw such supply at any time if it should appear necessary to do so in order to maintain a sufficient supply of water for domestic purposes. (3) For all water supplied under this section, payment shall be made to the Municipality at such special rate or rates as may be prescribed under clause (g) of sub-section (1) of section 80.