Section 5(2)(i) in Arunachal Pradesh Water Supply Act, 2015
(i)If on inspection of any place or premises or water meters or any other devices, or any record maintained by any person, the authorized officer of the department finds that any consumer is indulging in unauthorized use of water, he shall, notwithstanding any criminal proceedings that may be taken against the consumer under any other law for the time being in force, provisionally assess, to the best of his judgment, the water charges payable on account of such unauthorized use of water.