Supply of water to connected premises.

Supply of water to connected premises. (1) The Commissioner may, on application by the owner of any building, arrange for supplying water from the nearest main to such building for domestic purposes in such quantities as he deems reasonable, and may at any time limit the amount of water to be supplied whenever he considers necessary. (2) No additional charge shall be payable in respect of such supply in any Corporation in which a water tax is levied, but for water supplied in excess of the quantity to which such supply is under sub-section (1) limited, and in any other Corporation for all water supplied under this section payment shall be made at such rate as may be fixed by the Government. Explanation.-A supply of water for domestic purpose shall not be deemed to include a supply- (a) for animals or for washing vehicles where such animals or vehicles are kept for sale or hire: (b) for any trade, manufacture or business; (c) for fountains, swimming baths, or for any ornamental or mechanical purpose; (d) for gardens or for purposes of irrigation: (e) for watering roads and paths; (f) for building purposes.