Power to provide water supply

Power to provide water supply

1. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, the State Government or the Authority may, for the purpose of supplying water to any area, provide, construct and maintain such works as it may deem necessary.
2. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, the State Government or the Authority may—
   • (a) sink wells, bore-holes or construct any other devices for tapping ground water;
   • (b) construct, improve, maintain, alter, repair and extend water works;
   • (c) purchase or take on lease any water work or any water or right to store or to take and convey water;
   • (d) enter into an arrangement with any person or authority for the supply of water.