Section 169

Power to cut off private water supply or to turn off water.

The New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994

  • Act 44 of 1994
  • Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
About this Act

An Act to provide for the establishment of the New Delhi Municipal Council and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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    (1) The Chairperson may, subject to the conditions laid down in this behalf in the bye-laws, cut off or turn off water supply from any municipal water work to any premises or part thereof to which a private water supply is furnished by the Council.
     (2) The expenses of cutting off or turning off water supply shall be paid by the owner or occupier of premises and shall be recoverable from the owner or occupier as an arrear of tax under this Act.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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