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Central Water Authority Ordinance, 1964 (Ordinance No. 24).

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source


Abstract
The Ordinance provides for the establishment of a Central Water Authority (sect. 3). Sections 4 to 16, and 30 to 34 deal with powers, functions and duties of the Authority. The remaining sections are placed under the following headings: Water Rates and Payments (17-22); Funds of the Authority (23-24); Gathering Grounds (25-29); Penalties (35-38); Miscellaneous (44); Water supply (45-46); Repeal (47-48). Property may be transferred from any Village or Town Council to the Authority (sect. 11). The Board of the Authority may levy a rate (sect. 17). Gathering Grounds shall be retained as forest reserves (sect. 27).
Long title of text
An Ordinance to provide for the creation and establishment of a Central Water Authority with sole jurisdiction in all matters pertaining to potable water supply throughout the Island; for the transfer to that Authority of the assets and liabilities of the Water Authorities; and for purposes connected with matters aforesaid.
Date of text
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Official Gazette 1964, pp. 147-173.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No