State of Madhya Pradesh - Act
The M.P. Water Supply Rules
MADHYA PRADESH
India
India
The M.P. Water Supply Rules
Rule THE-M-P-WATER-SUPPLY-RULES of 1968
- Published on 30 October 1968
- Commenced on 30 October 1968
- [This is the version of this document from 30 October 1968.]
- [Note: The original publication document is not available and this content could not be verified.]
1. Short title and commencement.
- (i) These rules shall be called the Madhya Pradesh Water Supply Rules.2. Definitions.
- In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires :-3. Purposes for which water can be supplied.
- The supply of water under these rules is intended ordinarily for bona fide domestic purposes and the water so supplied shall not be used for any other purposes without the previous permission in writing from the Officer-in-charge of the water works.4. Restrictions on taking water from public fountains.
- No water cart or lorry shall take water from public fountains installed for bona fide domestic purposes. Water may be drawn for shrinking water on public roads, for flushing drains and other Municipal Services from duly metered apparatus provided for such purposes at the cost of the local body.5. Public Fountains and Cattle Troughs.
- (i) Public fountains may be established by the local body with prior permission of Officer-in-charge of the water works at suitable place not hindering the public traffic preferably in poor localities. These fountains will be duly metered and fitted with waste not taps.6. Application for Water Supply or Alteration.
- (i) Person or persons desiring to have a private supply or addition to or alteration in the existing pipes and fittings shall apply to the authorised officer in this behalf through a licensed plumber in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed by the officer-in-charge of the water works from time to time, specifying therein the purpose for which supply is required and the quantity likely to be consumed together with the plan showing the location of the premises and the proposed connection.7. Connection to Mains.
- After a connection is sanctioned the consumer shall deposit with the officer-in-charge of the water works or authorised officer security deposit of rupees 15 for single tap and Rs. 25 for more than one tap and Rs. 50 for temporary connection.Further he shall pay the following charges :-8. Separate Communication Pipe to every Premises.
- Every premises supplied with water by the water works shall be its own separate communication pipe and no communication pipe shall be used to supply water to more than one premises; provided that in case of a group or block of premises the water tax of which is paid by one owner, the said owner can be given one communication pipe sufficient for such group or block if considered adequate by the officer-in-charge of the water works.9. Water charges.
- The water supplied shall be charged at such rates as are fixed for the water works from time to time.10. Payment of Water Charges.
- (i) Monthly bills tor the water consumed shall be prepared with due date for payment indicated therein and sent to the consumers for payment. If the consumer fails to pay the bill within the due dale a surcharge at such rates as may be current at the time the bill was due for payment will have to be paid in addition to the water charges. Supply shall be liable to be disconnected without notice in case any arrears remain outstanding for 3 months. The consumer will also be liable to pay the outstanding bills despite disconnection of supply.11. Provision Relating to the Prevention of Misuse of Water.
- No consumer shall use the water for any purpose other than that for which the connection has been allowed nor shall the water be wasted or permitted to be tapped by occupiers of other premises. On infringement of this rule, the authorised officer shall recover the water charges fixed for the purpose. In addition, the house connection shall be disconnected for the reasons lo be recorded in writing.12. Right to Access and to Inspect Fittings.
- (i) The authorised officer shall have the right to enter the premises and inspect all or any fittings and pipes and to check that no misuse of water is being made.13. Pipes and pipe fittings.
- (i) All pipes, special, fittings of whatever kind shall conform to the particulars prescribed and specification in accordance with Indian Standard Specification or British Standard Specification. As a general rule, all the fittings shall be capable of withstanding a pressure of 100 lbs. per sq. inch. Brass screw down Bid-Taps and stop-cocks preferably be used at fittings to avoid unnecessary leakings and water wastage.14. Plumber to obtain licence.
- No person shall execute or permit to execute any alteration or repairs or fitting lo water pipes or house connections unless he has obtained a licence from officer-in-charge of the water works.15. Period for which licence shall be valid.
- Every such licence shall remain in force from the date of its grant to the 31st day of March next following and may be renewed from year to year.16. Fee for licence and security deposit.
- (i) An initial amount of Rs. 25 (non-refundable) and sum of Rs. 250 (refundable) as security deposit shall be charged for such licence.17. Test for Granting Licence.
- (i) No person shall be granted a licence under these rules unless he has passed the plumber's test taken by the Officer-in-charge or authorised officer of the water works.18. Licence to comply with Rules.
- Every plumber shall be subject to and comply with the provisions of these rules.19. Cancellation of Licence.
- The licence of a plumber can be revoked or cancelled on the following grounds :-20. Line for Breach of Rule.
- (i) A breach of any of these rules by the licensee shall in addition lo cancellation of licence be punishable with fine which may extend to Rs. 100.21. Meters.
| ½" meter | Rs. 0.75 paise per month |
| ¾" meter | Rs. 1.00 paise per month |
| 1" meter | Rs. 1.50 paise per month |
| 1-½" meter | Rs. 2.00 paise per month |
| ½" to 1-½” | Rs.3/- |
| 2" meter | Rs. 5/- |