Power to make rules

(1) The State Government may, after previous publication, make rules for carrying out all or any of the purposes of this Act. (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matter, namely:- (a) distribution and regulation or supply or water; (b) construction of new channels, extension of existing channels, and abandonment of old channels; (c) assessment and realization of water rates; (d) utilization of water for purposes other than irrigation; (e) alteration in outlets; (f) any other matter which has been or may be prescribed. (3) In making any rule under this section the State Government may provide that a breach thereof shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.