Compensation for water

46.

1. (1) No charge shall be made by any local authority for water consumed in firefighting operations by the Assam Fire and Emergency Services.
2. (2) The Director or Fire Officer at the fire-fighting operations shall draw water from any source in the area which he considers necessary during fire-fighting operations and on such occasions as may be required and the Authority or owner or occupier having control over such water source shall supply water for that purpose at such rates as may be prescribed.
3. (3) The Director or Fire Officer may require local authority or any other authority responsible for supply of water in the area under their jurisdiction to take such measures as may be necessary to provide and maintain arrangements to make available adequate supply of water required for fire fighting on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.
4. (4) The Director or Fire Officer may enter into an agreement with an agency for meeting demand of water supply and emergent need of water as per the procedures and terms and conditions for the payment to the third party as prescribed under the rules.