section 5
Supply of water for non-domestic purposes
The Sikkim Water Supply and Water Charges Act, 2025Infrastructure202543 sections
Statutory text
- (1) An application for supply of water shall be made in such form as may be prescribed. Such form shall specify the quantity and the purpose for which the supply of water is required.
- (2) The competent authority may allow applicant to use water for non-domestic purposes on payment of fee and for such purpose and manner as may be prescribed: Provided that the competent authority may withdraw such supply at any time if it considers necessary so to do in order to maintain sufficient supply of water for domestic purposes.
- (3) The supply of water for the purposes of watering lawns and gardens shall be made on meter basis or in such other manner and on payment of such charges as the competent authority may determine.
- (4) No person shall, without the previous written permission of the competent authority, use water supply under this Act for any purpose other than that for which its use is sanctioned.
- (5) The terms of payment, period, quantity and conditions for supply of water to the Government including the Central Government, the Department or any other local authority or any other public or private undertaking or individual or organization shall be such as may be prescribed.
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