Provided that if any such place is an apartment in actual occupancy of a woman, 15 days notice shall be given to such woman before such entry is made.

Cutting of water supply Cutting of water supply.--(1) The prescribed authority may cut off the supply of water from any premises to which water is supplied under this Act or any rule made thereunder on any of the following grounds, namely:--

1. (a) if the owner or occupier continues to use the water or to alter the service pipe in contravention of this Act or any rule made thereunder;
2. (b) if any pipe, tap, work of fitting is out of repair to such an extent as to cause so serious a waste or misuse of water;
3. (c) if any person wilfully or negligently damages any water meter;
4. (d) if any person refuses to admit any officer of the prescribed authority into the premises which he is authorised to enter under this Act;
5. (e) if any person uses water for a purpose other than that for which it is supplied: