Insertion of new Sections

After Section 4 of the Madhya Pradesh Peya Jal Parirakshan Adhiniyam, 1986 (No.3 of 1987) (hereinafter referred to as the Principal Act), the following sections shall be inserted, namely:- "4-A.

1. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, if in the opinion of the Collector it is necessary or expedient so to do for securing water to maintain or to increase supply of water to the public for domestic purposes, he may by order in writing requisition temporarily any water source situated in the water scarcity area declared as such under Section 3 for such period, as may be specified in the order which shall not exceed four months and may make such further orders as may be necessary or expedient in connection with the requisitioning. Such order shall be addressed and served to the owner or the person in possession of the Water source as the case may be, in such manner as he thinks fit. Provided that adequate of water will continue to be supplied to the owner or to the person in possession of the water source for domestic purposes.
2. (2) Whenever any water source is requisitioned under sub-section (1), the period of such requisition may be extended for a further period not exceeding two months in the same circumstances. "4.B.
3. (1) Consequent to an order passed under sub-section
4. (1) of Section 4-A requisitioning the water source, the owner or person in possession of the said water source shall be entitled to payment of rent equal to two percent of the current market value of the development of water source and all related infrastructure for every month of requisitioning.
5. (2) All operation and maintenance expenses on machinery pertaining to water supply for the period of requisitioning under sub-section
6. (1) of Section 4-A shall be borne by the authority requisitioning the water source. Explanation – Operation and maintenance expenses will include the electricity charges and spares for repairs etc.
7. (3) The owner or the person in possession of the said water source shall be entitled to damages caused to the water soure and the related infrastructure or the property during the period of requisition, other than normal wear and tear.