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Whoever with intent to draw water, taps or makes or causes to be made any connection with the mains or service pipes of the authority without obtaining prior permission of the Authority shall be punishable,-- (i) on first conviction, with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees and in the event of a second or subsequent conviction with imprisonment for a term, not exceeding six months and with fine which may extend to twenty-five thousand rupees, if the water is intended to be used for domestic purpose; (ii) on first conviction with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees and in the event of a second or subsequent conviction imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years and with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, if the water is intended to be used for non domestic purpose. Inserted by Act 8 of 2009.