(1) The appeals against the decision or orders of the Water Supply Engineer or Sanitary Engineer or other Officer under the Act or Regulations shall be filed in writing before the concerned Appellate Authority within a period of sixty days from the date of such decision or order.
(2) Where the appeal has been filed challenging the bill or demand issued by the Board, the appellant shall deposit with the Board 50% of the disputed amount of the bill or demand.
(3) The convener on receipt of appeal shall verify and scrutinise the appeal and place before the concerned Appellate Authority.
(4) The Appellate Authority, on receipt of the appeal, shall refer to the concerned Water Supply/Sanitary Engineer/Officer who shall investigate and file his report before the Appellate Authority without any delay.
(5) The Appellate Authority shall fix the time and date of hearing the appeal and issue notice to the appellant.
(6) The Appellate Authority shall hear the parties and proceed to pass order on the appeal.
(7) The Appellate Authority shall endeavor to decide the appeal within sixty days from the date of presentation.
(8) The order on the appeal shall contain brief facts of the case, respective contentions of the parties, materials considered, decision and the reasons for the decision.
(9) Copy of the order shall be furnished to the appellant as soon as appeal is decided.
(10) The decision of Appellate Authority shall be subject to revision by the Board.