Stopping supply of water.

If at any time supply of water is proposed to be stopped for more than twenty-four hours in any local area or to any premises, the Executive Engineer shall, by giving twenty-four hours notice, inform the local authorities and the inhabitants of such local area or the owner or occupier of such premises, as the case may be, about the proposed stoppage of water supply : Provided that if the disruption in the supply of water is caused due to a natural calamity, no such prior notice shall be required to be given.