The SIKKIM WATER SUPPLY AND WATER TAX ACT, 1986
sikkim · 1986
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Sikkim Water Supply and Water Tax shatt title, extent Aar, 1986
- S. 2rn ihe s:kkirn water supprv-anoJiS: Jn$":J1',?: ' rhererca{ter
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- S. 3Section 3 amends definitions in the Sikkim Water Supply and Water Tax Act, 1986, including terms like 'area', 'service pipe', and 'Department'.
- S. 4Section 4 amends the Sikkim Water Supply and Water Tax Act to allow the Public Health Engineer to arrange water supply and require owners to obtain water from the main.
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- S. 6(11 -)o o$rcr or,lcc-nier of arl p|crnise
- S. 7(l) Th^e-competent authodty may cut off the water supply from any
- S. 9thecon,petenl
- S. 10Section 10 allows authorities to disconnect water supply for unpaid charges and mandates joint liability for penalties and cutting expenses.
- S. 12Ifat an_y time, suppiy of water is proposed to be stopped for rnore than t*ent5 lo
- S. 13Section 13 empowers the Department to construct, maintain, and control water supply infrastructure and vests it with all related public assets.
- S. 14In the prjncipat Act, lor section 14, the loltowing shalt be substituted, namelyt- "14
- S. 15Section 15 empowers the competent authority to regulate water supply charges, disconnect non-compliant consumers, and install meters for water consumption measurement.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the Department to mandate and oversee repairs, with expenses paid by the responsible person.
- S. 17Section 17 amends section 18 to include water works in references to government mains and water works.
- S. 18ln the principa Act, for sectlon 19, the following shall be substituted, namely:- "19
- S. 19Section 19 allows authorized officers to remove unauthorized structures and sets expenses for removal, determined by a competent authority.
- S. 20ln the principal Act, for section 22 enC the entries relating thereto, the following shall be substltuted, namely:- "22
- S. 21Section 21 amends penalties for interfering with water supply infrastructure and obstructing Department officials in Sikkim Water Supply and Water Tax Act, 1986.
- S. 22(1) lhe G ovcr nn'rent _ may j ftom lime to tiore, idenlily ancl declare certain water sheds or water
- S. 23Section 23 amends obligations of water owners and others to report water misuse, tampering, and offenses against the Sikkim Water Supply and Water Tax Act.
- S. 24Section 24 authorizes certain officials to enter and inspect land for enforcement and administrative purposes under the Act, with compensation for any damage caused.
- S. 25Section 25 amends penalties for damaging water meters and fittings, making it an offense punishable by fine or imprisonment.
- S. 26Section 26 mandates the installation of fire hydrants and tanks for fire suppression in various premises.
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- S. 28Section 28 removes "water supply" from a specified part of the principal Act.
- S. 29Section 29 establishes joint and several liability for owners and occupiers under section 32 of the act.
- S. 30Injning hetet ffi
- S. 32ln the princlpal Act, lor section 35, ihe ioilowing shall be substituted, name yi- "35
- S. 33Section 33 allows the Competent Authority to provide free wholesome water supply within notified areas by constructing public standposts or other facilities.
- S. 34ln the prlncipaL Act, lor sectlon 37, lhe lollowlng shall be substituted, namelY:- "37
- S. 35"37 A
- S. 37Section 37 amends section 38 and adds section 39, allowing prosecution only with government permission and permitting specified officers to arrest offenders.
- S. 38(1) Where an ollerrce under this Act has been commitred by a c ompdry, alences b! Cothpa
- S. 39Section 39 amends the act to impose daily fines for ongoing water supply or tax compliance violations after conviction.
- S. 40Section 40 protects the Department and its officials from legal actions for actions taken in good faith under the Act and grants them public servant status.
- S. 42Section 42 grants immunity from legal action for actions taken under the Sikkim Water Supply and Water Tax Act, 1986.
- S. 44On and from the conrmencement of thjs Act, all rules, regulations