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The Arunachal Pradesh Water Supply Act, 2000
The Arunachal Pradesh Water Supply Act, 2000 regulates the provision of water supply services in urban and semi-urban areas of Arunachal Pradesh. It applies to the State Government, the Public Health Engineering Department, water consumers, and any entity involved in water supply operations. The Act empowers authorities to construct and maintain water infrastructure, take over poorly managed water works from local bodies or private entities, and regulate water distribution. It enables authorities to cut off water supply to those who fail to pay charges, damage connections, or violate regulations. By establishing a clear legal framework, this legislation ensures safe, reliable water access for domestic, commercial, and industrial purposes while protecting government infrastructure and promoting responsible water usage across the state.
- 1. Short title extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Power to provide water supply
- 4. Power of Government to take over water supply works
- 5. Provided that the State Government shall pay such compensation to the local authority, individual or agency as may be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
- 6. Power to cut off supply of water
- 7. Provided that nothing in this section shall debar the government or the authority from initiating legal proceedings for the recovery of dues or for any damage caused to the water supply system.
- 8. Provided that such charges shall be payable at such rates as may be prescribed by the State Government from time to time.
- 9. Recovery of water charges
- 10. Penalties
- 11. Offences by companies
- 12. Cognizance of offences
- 13. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 14. Power to make rules
- 15. Power to remove difficulties
- 16. Repeal and saving
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