Power to order fixing of meters for supply of water

(1) The competent authority may, from time to time, by notification, order, (a) the fixing, within such time as may be specified in the said order by the consumer at their own cost, of meters on all pipe connections (whether new or existing unfitted connection), within the whole of the area or a part thereof; (b) the disconnection of the water supply if any consumer fail to comply with the said order. (2) Where any person fails to comply with the order issued under sub-section (1), the competent authority may order installation of meters for the purpose of measuring and recording the quantity of water consumed in any premises or by any person at the cost of the consumer who will deposit such amount as the cost as may be fixed by the Department or may pay such fee for installation of a meter, as may be prescribed. (3) The competent authority may order fixing of a meter at a convenient point between the premises of the consumer and the consumer's main.