Power to make rules

Power to make rules.--(1) The Government may, after previous publication, make rules for carrying into effect the provisions of this Act.

1. (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for--
   • (a) regulating the size and nature of mains, pipes, taps and fittings whether within or outside any premises;
   • (b) the prevention of injury to or contamination of water;
   • (c) the use, maintenance and inspection of meters and all matters connected with the use of water and turning on and turning off and for preventing waste of water;
   • (d) the area of lawn or garden other than area under proviso to section 5.