The Board shall furnish to the Government at such time as the Government may determine reports on the quality of the water supplied by it or available in the Chennai Metropolitan Area.

Supply of water to public authorities and payment therefor Supply of water to public authorities and payment therefor 1. The Board may supply water to the Government, Chennai Port Trust, the Municipal Corporation of Chennai or any other public or local authority on such terms as to payment and as to the period and the conditions of supply as may be agreed upon. 2. The Board may, subject to the payment by an existing authority or other public authority of such charges as the Board may determine, provide gratuitous supply of wholesome water to the public within the Chennai Metropolitan Area, and may erect public hydrants, fire hydrants or other conveniences.