The Mizoram Water Supplies (Control) Act, 2004
The Mizoram Water Supplies (Control) Act, 2004
The Mizoram Water Supplies (Control) Act, 2004, regulates the provision, management, and consumption of public water supplies across the state of Mizoram. It empowers the Public Health Engineering Department to manage water connections, set tariffs, and install meters for residential and public use. The Act establishes clear rules for obtaining new, temporary, or casual connections and mandates the timely payment of water bills. It also prohibits the misuse of water, tampering with infrastructure, or unauthorized diversion of supply. By defining penalties for violations and outlining procedures for disconnection, the Act ensures the equitable distribution and conservation of water resources for the public good.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. General conditions for the provision of permanent water connection and public water supply
- 4. Provision for new water connection
- 5. Casual water connection
- 6. Temporary water connection
- 7. Provision of bulk water supply to the public places
- 8. Water Tariff
- 9. Payment of periodical charges in connection with the consumption of water by way of casual, temporary connection and permanent connection
- 10. Water Meter
- 11. Restriction on use of water
- 12. Repair of the pipes, tap and any other fittings for the supply of water
- 13. Prohibition of misuse and causing damage to pipes, valves and hydrants
- 14. Disconnection of water supply system and temporary suspension of water supply for certain reasons
- 15. Transfer of water connection
- 16. Right of reservation of certain water storage for drinking and human consumption
- 17. Offences and penalties
- 19. Power to exempt from payment of water tariff etc
- 20. The State Government shall have power to exempt any person or organisation from payment of monthly or periodical water tariff and other charges.
- 21. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against any officer or staff of the Department for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.
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