Whenever water is supplied under this chapter through a meter, it shall be presumed, that the quantity indicated by the meter has been consumed, until the contrary is proved.

Offences in relation to Water Supply Offences in relation to Water Supply.

1. (1) Injuring water works misappropriating water and tampering with meters.- No person shall-
   • (a) willfully or negligently injure or suffer to be injured wells, reservoirs, mains, pipes or other appliances for the supply of water under the management or control of the Corporation;
   • (b) draw off, divert or take any water from any municipal well, reservoirs, main, or pipe, except in accordance with direction made in this behalf; or
   • (c) tamper with any meter under the management or control of the Corporation.