Provided that such charges shall be payable at such rates as may be prescribed by the State Government from time to time.

Power of Chief Engineer or his representative to enter premises Power of Chief Engineer or his representative to enter premises

1. (1) The Chief Engineer or any person authorised by him in this behalf may enter into/or upon any premises with or without assistants or workmen, in order to make any inspection, or for the purpose of removing, testing, examining or repairing any meter, pipe, conduit, service fitting or other work set up on such premises.
2. (2) No such entry shall be made without giving reasonable notice to the occupier of the premises and shall be made as far as may be practicable between sunrise and sunset.