Analysis and inspection of water supplied through pipes

If any municipality supplies water through pipes, it shall take such steps, at such intervals, and on payment of such fees, as may be determined by a general or special order made by the State Government to ascertain the condition of the water so supplied, by inspection and analysis at a laboratory approved by the State Government in that behalf; Provided that the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette exempt any municipality from the provisions of this section.