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Section 71: Prohibition of wastage of water

The Uttar Pradesh Water Supply and Sewerage Act, 1975State Act of Uttar Pradesh · Act 43 of 1975

(1)- No owner or occupier of any premises to which Water is supplied by the Jal Sansthan shall cause or suffer any water to be wasted, or cause or suffer the service pipe or any tap or other fitting or work connected therewith to remain out of repair so as to cause wastage of water.

(2)- Whenever the Jal Sansthan has reason to believe that as a result of defect in a service pipe or tap or other fitting or work connected therewith water is being wasted, the Jal Sansthan may by written notice require the consumer to repair and make good the defect within such time as may be specified.

(3)- If such repair is not carried out within the time specified the Jal Sansthan may, without prejudice to any action against the consumer under any other provision of this Act, cause such repair to be made, and the cost of such repairs shall be realised from the consumer.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Uttar Pradesh Water Supply and Sewerage Act, 1975
Section71
Marginal noteProhibition of wastage of water
JurisdictionState of Uttar Pradesh
StatusIn force as published by the source

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