Supply of water for purposes other than domestic

(1) An application for supply of water shall be made in the prescribed form and it shall be addressed to the competent authority, specifying therein the purpose for which supply of water is required, and the quantity of water for such purpose. (2) The competent authority may, on receipt of an application, allow a consumer to use the water for purposes other than domestic purposes on execution of a deed by the applicant in the prescribed form and manner. (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 it is sanctioned.