Bare Act
The Manipur Water Supply Act, 1992
Infrastructure199233 sections
This Act governs the provision of water supply throughout the state of Manipur. It authorizes the government and local authorities to build, maintain, and operate water infrastructure for various public uses. While ensuring a steady supply for domestic needs, the law permits the use of water for commercial or industrial purposes under regulated conditions and requires metering for garden irrigation. It sets specific conditions for accessing water, ensuring that residents and businesses adhere to usage limits to maintain adequate availability for the community.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Provisions of water
- 4. Supply of water other than domestic purposes
- 5. Supply of water to consumers
- 6. Disposal of application
- 7. Expenses of connection
- 8. Validity of permission
- 9. Notice
- 10. Power to lay or carry pipes
- 11. Charges for water supply
- 12. Meters
- 13. Repairs
- 14. Separation of premises for water supply
- 15. Connection from conveying main
- 16. Indemnity
- 17. Maintenance of supply of water
- 18. Structure over water works
- 19. Defilement of activities
- 20. Meter reading
- 21. Obligation of the owner to give notice of waste of water
- 22. Power to enter premises
- 23. Disconnection of water supply
- 24. Injuring meter or fittings
- 25. Fraud in respect of meter
- 26. Appeals
- 27. Penalties
- 28. Repeated offence
- 29. Sanction of Prosecution
- 30. Delegation
- 31. Protection of action taken under this Act
- 32. Rule making
- 33. Repeal and Savings
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