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(1) The municipality may supply drinking water flt for donrstic cons, rr.1)- Sup2ly of tion in the municipal area in accordacce with the rules framed for this puxpose. water by , municipality and provisions for watcr meter. (2) The Co~ncil may specify the fees for supply of water at such rate and collect the same in s-11 rniulner as may be prescribed, haying regard to the quantum of ccrnsumpticl~l made by any person, ~nstitut~on or other authority. (3) For the purposes of determining the fees payable cnder sub-section (2) and for regulating the consumption and prevention of wastage of water, the Council may fix water meter at any building or premises in any area within the municipal limits. I (4) The work relating to fixing of water meter is no! required if there is lesser number of connections in a municipal area and the fees may be collected at such I, rate as may be determined by the Council from time to time in accordance wi-th the rules prescri'oed having regard to the yuantu.m of w a t x supplicd and such fees may be collected LIP to the period of flxing such r,~eters i11 that municipality. . 1 78. The C~mmissioller may subject to availnbiiily, supply watcr to any Suppy of comn~ercial, ind~strial~or other purposes and collect water charges from them in water or I accordance with the by-laws framed by the Council for this purpose: commercial, industrial and other I; pum. Provided that the Cornmissloner shall provide such connection only for buildings qith plans duly approved by him.