The KERALA WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE ACT, 1986

Chapter CHAPTER I

• S. 1Short title, extent and commencement.--

• S. 2Difzmtions

Chapter CHAPTER II

• S. 3Establishment of Kerala Water Authority.--
• S. 4Constitution of the Authority.--
• S. 5Disqualification for being a member.--

• S. 6Term oj o(fice of Chamn
• S. 7Remuneratwn of the Clzazrman, the \lanagmg Dzreclnr and the Technical "the Tecfumc I M ,
• S. 8Appozrztmerzt oToJ]zcers dna \11!Jj
• S. 9Supervtstun and control of emplo)'tes

Chapter CHAPTER II

• S. 10Authentication of orders and other instruments of the Authority.--
• S. 11Delegation of powers.--

• S. 12—
• S. 13Acts not to be invalzdated by uregula1zty, VIJcanq, etc
• S. 14Functtons of the Authorzty -The Authonty shall perform
• S. 15Powers of the Authorzty

Chapter CHAPTER II

• S. 15AManufacture and marketing of packaged drinking water, mineral water etc.--

• S. 16Vestzng of property zn Authortty etc

Chapter CHAPTER III

• S. 17Decision of Government on the vesting of property to be final.--

• S. 18Vesting of property in Authority Decision of Government on the ve~ting of property to be final

Chapter CHAPTER III

• S. 18APower of Government to retransfer certain Water Supply and Sewerage Services.--
• S. 18BPower of Authority to transfer water supply and sewerage services to local bodies.--

• S. 19T ratZrfer of emplo)'ees to the Authonly --(I) Save as oth<·rwiM
• S. 20Twnsjer ofemploJCeS of local bod1es to the Authonty
• S. 21Execution and registration of contracts etc
• S. 22Funds'oj authorzty
• S. 23Ger
• S. 24Grants subventtons capztal contrzbut• to tlzc Authorti
• S. 25Power oj Authorzty to borrow
• S. 26Depreczatzon Remve
• S. 27Guarantn for Loans

Chapter CHAPTER IV

• S. 28Estimates of income and expenditure.--

• S. 29Accounts and Audzt
• S. 30Surcharge
• S. 31Cost oj water
• S. 32Cost of collectzon and disposal of waste water
• S. 33Meter rent
• S. 34—
• S. 35—
• S. 36—

Chapter CHAPTER VI

• S. 37Definition of supply of water for domestic purposes.--

• S. 38Supply of water by the Authorzty

Chapter CHAPTER VI

• S. 38AWater supply to flats and multi-storied buildings.--
• S. 38BControl over water Supply connections.--

• S. 39—
• S. 40P10mswn of j1ubltc !t;·dranlf

Chapter CHAPTER VI

• S. 40APunishment for illegal use of public hydrants.--
• S. 41Provision of fire hydrants.--

• S. 42—

Chapter CHAPTER VI

• S. 42APresumption as to water connection to be done by licensed plumbers and as per specifications etc..--

• S. 43—

Chapter CHAPTER VI

• S. 43AOffences by licensed Plumbers.--

• S. 44Prohi&tt•on of wul'l~e of w2ter -(I) No owner 0r occupier of any premtses to whtch Wlt :r IS s
• S. 45Power to cut off water supply -( 1) water supply f10m any premises,- The Authority mav cut off thl" ' (a) If any ta"

Chapter CHAPTER VI

• S. 45ANon-liability of the Authority to pay penalty or damages.--
• S. 46Prohibition of certain acts.--
• S. 46AProhibition of construction of buildings etc., over land, pipes etc.--
• S. 46BPunishment for taping or making illegal connection.--
• S. 46CPunishment for certain other illegal activities.--
• S. 46DAssessment of water charges in the case of unauthorized use.--
• S. 46EAppeals and Appellate Authority.--

• S. 47Right of owner or occupier to obta•n sewe1 connection

Chapter CHAPTER VII

• S. 47ANew premises not to be errected without drains.--
• S. 47BWork relating to sewer to be done by Licensed Plumber and as per specifications etc.--

• S. 48Power to requ!le owner to have sewer cowzectzon

Chapter CHAPTER VII

• S. 49Prohibition of connection with sewer.--
• S. 49ACertain matters not to be passed into Authority sewers.--

• S. 50Prohzbztiotz of constructzmz of butldwgs, etc

Chapter CHAPTER VII

• S. 50AProhibition of certain Acts.--

• S. 51Power to affix shaft, etc
• S. 52Power to examzne and test sewer etc

Chapter CHAPTER VII

• S. 52APenalty for the violation of the provisions in this Chapter.--

• S. 53Power of entry, survey, msP_ectwn, rtc
• S. 54Power to disznfect tanks, pools, wells
• S. 55Dzrections by the Government
• S. 56Am1ual reports, stattstzcs and returns

Chapter CHAPTER VIII

• S. 57Duty of local bodies to assist.--
• S. 58Protection of acts done in good faith.--

• S. 59—
• S. 60—
• S. 61Offmces by companies -(I) If the person commttting any offf'nce under thi~ Act 1s a company, the comp

Chapter CHAPTER IX

• S. 61ACognizance of offences.--

• S. 62—
• S. 63Dutzes of police officers and employes of local bodus
• S. 64—
• S. 65Regulatzons
• S. 66Trauritmy prov:stolls
• S. 67Excluszon of powers of local bodu~ utzder certalll mactmenls
• S. 68—
• S. 69Amendment of Acl 19 of 1970
• S. 70Removal ol difficulties 71 • Repeal and saving
• S. 71Repeal and savzng