The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply (Validation of Water Rates and Service Charges) Act, 1988

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply (Validation of Water Rates and Service Charges) Act, 1988

This Act legally validates the previous levy and collection of water rates and pipeline service charges by authorities in the Hyderabad metropolitan region. Before this law was passed, certain fees had been collected from residents and consumers without adequate statutory provision, creating potential legal challenges. The law applies to consumers within the Hyderabad metropolitan area and the state government authorities managing water supply. By giving retrospective legal approval to these past fee collections, the law protects the government and local water authorities from legal suits demanding refunds and bars courts from enforcing refund orders, ensuring public revenue stability.

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