Supply of water by municipality and provisions for water meter.

(1) The municipality may supply drinking water fit for domestic consumption in the municipal area in accordance with the rules framed for this purpose. (2) The Council may specify the fees for supply of water at such rate and collect the same in such manner as may be prescribed, having regard to the quantum of consumption made by any person, institution or other authority. (3) For the purposes of determining the fees payable under sub-section (2) and for regulating the consumption and prevention of wastage of water, the Council may fix water meter at any building or premises in any area within the municipal limits. (4) The work relating to fixing of water meter is not required if there is lesser number of connections in a municipal area and the fees may be collected at such rate as may be determined by the Council from time to time in accordance with the rules prescribed having regard to the quantum of water supplied and such fees may be collected up to the period of fixing such meters in that municipality.