Supply of water to consumers

The prescribed authority may, on application by the owner of any premises in the prescribed manner and on execution of a deed in the prescribed form, arrange for supplying water from the distribution pipe to him for domestic purposes or for other purposes in such quantities as it may be deemed reasonable, and may at any time limit the quantity of water to be supplied whenever considered necessary. Explanation:— A supply of water for domestic purposes shall not be deemed to include, a supply: (a) for animals kept for commercial purposes, or for washing vehicles where such vehicles are kept for sale or hire or where such vehicles are repaired, serviced or overhauled such as workshops; (b) for any trade, manufacture or business; (c) for fountain, swimming pools or for any ornamental or mechanical purpose; (d) for purposes of watering a lawn or garden; (e) for construction of building or for filling private ponds or tanks except storage reservoir constructed for domestic use as approved by the prescribed authority.