Functions of the Authority

The Authority shall perform all or any of the following functions, namely :- (i) preparation, execution, promotion, operation, maintenance and financing of the schemes for the supply of water and for the disposal of waste water; (ii) rendering all necessary services in regard to water supply and collection and disposal of waste water to the Government and on request to private institutions or individuals; (iii) preparation of State plans for water supply and collection and disposal of waste water on the direction of the Government; (iv) fixation and revision of tariffs, taxes and charges of water supply and maintenance service in the areas covered by the water supply and waste water systems of the Authority; (v) establishment of State standards for water supply and waste water services; (vi) all functions, not stated herein which were being performed by the Public Health Engineering Department of the Government before the commencement of this Act; (vii) assessment of the requirement for manpower and training in relation to water supply and sewerage services in the State; (viii) carrying out applied research for the efficient discharge of the functions of the Authority; (ix) making provision for the supply of wholesome water and efficient sewerage services to the people in the State; (x) taking such other measures as may be necessary to ensure water supply in times of emergency; and (xi) such other functions as may be entrusted to the Authority by the Government by notification in the Gazette.