Works to be undertaken for supply of water.

(1) Subject to such directions as it may receive from the State Government, the Municipality may, for the purpose of providing the municipal area with proper and sufficient supply of water for public and private uses, either on its own or through any agency, take measures for - (a) tapping of water sources, (b) treatment of water, (c) storage of water, (d) laying of distribution network for supply of water, (e) maintenance of existing infrastructure, (f) ensuring clean and adequate water-supply to premises, or (g) billing and revenue collection. (2) Having regard to the provisions of sub-section (1), the Municipality may- (a) cause to be constructed or maintained such tanks, reservoirs, engines, pipes, taps, and other waterworks as may be necessary within or outside the municipal area, (b) purchase, or take on lease, any waterworks, or right to store, or to take and convey, water, within or outside the municipal area, and (c) enter into any agreement with any person or authority for the supply of water: Provided that the Municipality may, with the approval of the State Government, make over to, or take over from, the State Government or a statutory body any waterworks so as to do anything which may be necessary or expedient for the purpose of carrying out its functions under this Act or any other law for the time being in force.