The Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water and Sewerage Board Act, 2009

assam · 2009

The scanned source for this Act is imperfect — headings or section boundaries may be off. Verify against the official source.

S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water and Sewerage Board Act, 2009
S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water and Sewerage Board Act, 2009.
S. 3(1) The Government shall, as soon as may be after the commencement of this Act
S. 4Section 4 prohibits a Board member from participating in decisions if they have a financial interest in related contracts.
S. 5Section 5 prohibits certain individuals from serving as Directors on the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water and Sewerage Board.
S. 6Section 6 states that a Director's seat on the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water and Sewerage Board becomes vacant if disqualified, remaining so until a new Director is appointed.
S. 7Section 7 requires all Board orders and decisions to be signed by authorized officials.
S. 8Section outlines the meeting intervals and quorum requirements for the Guwahati Metropolitan Board.
S. 9Section 9 outlines the appointment of key officials and staff for the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water and Sewerage Board.
S. 10Section 10 mandates the Guwahati Metropolitan Board to manage water supply, sewerage, sewage treatment, and groundwater regulation in Guwahati.
S. 11Section 11 allows the Board to delegate its powers and duties to specific officers under specified conditions.
S. 12Section 12 authorizes the Guwahati Metropolitan Board to set and adjust water and sewerage tariffs to fund operations, maintenance, and expansion.
S. 13Section 13 mandates the Guwahati Metropolitan Board to annually submit financial and tariff reports to the government, including staff salaries and prescribed expenditures.
S. 14Section 14 authorizes the government to provide grants and loans to the Guwahati Metropolitan Board for its activities.
S. 15Section 15 allows the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water and Sewerage Board to borrow funds with government approval for its operations.
S. 16Section 16 allows the government to guarantee repayment of loans for the Board's projects.
S. 17Section 17 mandates the Board to establish a depreciation reserve and annually credit a percentage of asset costs to it, ceasing when assets are no longer in use.
S. 18Section 18 mandates the Guwahati Metropolitan Board to set aside a reserve annually for future improvement works from its remaining revenues.
S. 19Section 19 mandates the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water and Sewerage Board to maintain proper accounts, get them audited, and publish the results annually.
S. 20Section 20 establishes a Guwahati Water Regulatory Authority to regulate water services, appointed by the State Government.
S. 21Section 21 sets the three-year term for State Government-appointed members and allows for extensions, with prescribed allowances.
S. 22Section 22 prohibits certain individuals from being members of the Regulatory Authority due to insolvency, criminal conviction, or conflict of interest.
S. 23Section 23 establishes the Regulatory Authority's role in approving tariffs, ensuring water quality, rectifying metering issues, and adjudicating public complaints against the Board.
S. 24Section 24 allows the Regulatory Authority to hire employees and consultants with government approval for its functions.
S. 25The State Government can provide financial grants to the Regulatory Authority for the drinking water and sewerage services in Guwahati.
S. 26Section 26 establishes a Water Regulatory Fund to receive various grants and fees for the Board's expenses and functions.
S. 27Section mandates the Regulatory Authority to annually prepare and submit a report summarizing its activities to the State Government for legislative presentation.
S. 28Section 28 mandates the Regulatory Authority to prepare and submit its budget to the State Government for approval.
S. 29Section 29 directs the Regulatory Authority to follow State Government policy directions in public interest matters.
S. 30Section 30 outlines the duties of the Managing Director in appointing staff, preparing budgets, maintaining accounts, and reporting to the Board.
S. 31Section 31 prohibits certain individuals from being appointed as Managing Director of the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water and Sewerage Board.
S. 32Section 32 vests all public water supply infrastructure in the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water and Sewerage Board.
S. 33Section 33 authorizes the Board to construct and maintain water supply infrastructure and manage existing water works in Guwahati.
S. 34Section 34 prohibits unauthorized entry onto Board-vested land; Section 35 bans erecting structures over water mains without Board permission.
S. 36Section 36 mandates that house connections to water supply mains are Board-controlled but must be maintained by the property owner.
S. 37Section 37 mandates payment for water supplied by the Board at rates approved by the Water Regulatory Authority, with different rates for different uses and quantities.
S. 38The Board can supply water for domestic use upon application, excluding specific non-domestic purposes.
S. 39Section 39 specifies that domestic water supply under the Act excludes commercial or industrial uses.
S. 40No person shall use or allow to be used for other than domestic purposes Water supplied for domestic purposes
S. 41Section 41 allows the Board to supply water for non-domestic purposes to government and local authorities on specified terms.
S. 42Section 42 allows the Guwahati Metropolitan Board to supply bulk water to government and private entities on agreed terms.
S. 43Section 43 allows the Guwahati Metropolitan Board to provide free wholesome water and install necessary infrastructure.
S. 44Section 44 allows the Board to lay and maintain water and sewer lines, with compensation for damages, even without landowner consent.
S. 45Section 45 mandates the Board to hire licensed plumbers for service pipe installation, with costs charged separately, and requires development agencies to provide water supply infrastructure.
S. 46Section 46 allows the Board to install and maintain fire service hydrants on water mains, with optional free water supply for fire extinguishing.
S. 47Section 47 mandates the Board to install water meters and outlines meter usage, fees, and maintenance regulations.
S. 48Section 48 mandates the Board to test and repair or replace faulty meters for Army Cantonment Area consumers, refunding excess charges.
S. 50Section 50 authorizes the Board to inspect premises for water misuse and regulate water sources to prevent pollution.
S. 51(1) Unless otherwise permitted by Board, every premises supplied with water shall have a separate water connection
S. 52Section 52 empowers the Guwahati Metropolitan Board to restrict or prohibit water sales and inspect water sources during disease outbreaks.
S. 53Section 53 empowers the Guwahati Metropolitan Board to prevent disease spread by restricting access to unsafe drinking water sources.
S. 54Section 54 authorizes the Board to allow pipe placement over/under another's property for water supply, with prior notice to the affected owner.
S. 55Section 55 allows the Board to execute required works on behalf of a person and recover the costs, including for a ventilating shaft.
S. 56Section 56 allows the Board to install necessary shafts or pipes for drain ventilation on any premises.
S. 57Section 57 allows the Board to cut off water supply for non-compliance, unpaid charges, or damage to water infrastructure.
S. 58Section 58 mandates the Guwahati Board to dispose sewage suitably, ensuring it doesn't harm water quality, while allowing existing sewerage disposal methods.
S. 59Section 59 allows the Guwahati Board to place and maintain water and sewerage facilities without acquiring property, with limited exceptions and compensation for damages.
S. 60Section 60 mandates Army Cantonment and Military Engineering Services to pay for water supplied at rates set by the Board, approved by the Regulatory Authority, and subject to government directions.
S. 61Section 61 mandates the Guwahati Metropolitan Board to receive and dispose of Army Cantonment sewage, with any disagreements referred to the State Government.
S. 62Section 62 mandates Army Cantonment and Military Engineering Services to pay the Board for sewage disposal costs, with rates approved by the Regulatory Authority.
S. 63Section 63 resolves disputes between the Board and military entities regarding payments or refunds by referring to the State Government's final decision.
S. 64Section 64 allows the Guwahati Metropolitan Board to take over water supply and sewerage from other entities, transferring assets and liabilities upon mutual agreement.
S. 65Section 65 allows the Board to hire necessary staff and sets their pay and conditions through regulations.
S. 66Section 66 mandates the application of Assam Services Conduct and Discipline Rules to Board officers and employees, and allows government inspection of Board records and functions.
S. 68Section 68 allows government officials to inspect the Board's premises, services, and documents to report on their operations.
S. 69The government can issue management directions to the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water and Sewerage Board, which must comply, with financial provisions for any resulting liabilities.
S. 70Section 70 grants the Board power to acquire, hold, and dispose of property and authorizes government acquisition of immovable property for the Board.
S. 72Section 72 prohibits unauthorized development without Board permission for drainage, sewerage, and water supply, and denies Board service provision for such unauthorized constructions.
S. 73Owners, occupiers, and charge payers jointly and severally liable for offenses related to services provided by the Board.
S. 74Section 74 prohibits the disposal of harmful wastes into sewers managed by the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water and Sewerage Board.
S. 75Section 75 prohibits obstructing Board members, damaging Board property, interfering with water or sewer flow, and polluting water.
S. 76Section 76 prohibits obstructions above Board installations without permission and allows the Board to remove unauthorized constructions.
S. 77Section 77 imposes penalties and interest on late payments of water and sewerage charges in Guwahati.
S. 78Section allows the Board to recover rent from property occupiers if they refuse to disclose correct rent details.
S. 79Section prohibits obstructing water or sewerage services provided by the Guwahati Metropolitan Board.
S. 80Section 80 allows the Board to set compensation for damages or injuries caused by its work or services.
S. 81Section 81 mandates offenders convicted under the Act to compensate for any damage to the Board's property, with disputes resolved by the convict's trial court.
S. 82The Board is exempt from penalties or damages for water supply interruptions due to natural calamities or necessary repairs.
S. 83Section 83 allows the Board to recover unpaid dues by selling the debtor's property after 30 days of demand notice.
S. 84Section 84 allows the Board to demand immediate payment from debtors about to leave the area and recover unpaid amounts through distress if not paid.
S. 85Section 85 penalizes violations of the Act with fines and/or imprisonment, with daily fines for ongoing non-compliance.
S. 86Section 86 restricts court trials of offenses to complaints or information from authorized Board officers.
S. 87Section 87 allows the Board to compound offences if all dues are paid, and permits police to arrest offenders who refuse to provide true identity.
S. 90Section 90 delays suits against the Guwahati Metropolitan Board by requiring prior written notice and a six-month limit for most claims.
S. 91Appeal shall lie to the District Judge, Kamrup from every decision made by the Regulatory Authority except fixation of
S. 92Section 92 mandates obtaining Board's written permission for constructions on its drains or water works, with unauthorized ones removable at Board's discretion.
S. 93Section 93 holds owners or occupiers of connected premises jointly liable for water supply or sewerage offenses under the Act.
S. 94The section allows the government to appoint a special officer to manage the Board's functions until its first meeting.
S. 95Section 95 allows the government to issue orders to address difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within three years.
S. 96Section prohibits obstructing authorized Board personnel or contractors in executing duties under the Act.
S. 97Section 97 allows the government to make rules for the Act, including removal of obstructions, subject to legislative review.
S. 98Section 98 empowers the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water and Sewerage Board to create regulations for water supply, sewerage, and related matters.
S. 99Section 99 allows the government to dissolve the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water and Sewerage Board if its objectives are achieved or deemed unnecessary.