Karachi Water and Sewerage Board Act, 1996.

The Karachi Water & Sewerage Board Act, 1996 was approved by the Provincial Assembly of Sindh for the establishment of a Board for supply of water and disposal of sewerage in Karachi. The Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) is the main managerial and service-based consumer oriented governmental organization which is fully empowered with following functions: 1. Charge connection and water supply fees on new water and sewerage connections and on water supplies to tankers; 2. Production, transmission and distribution of potable water for domestic, commercial and industrial use, and charge monthly bill against the service provided; 3. Reduce, suspend or disconnect the water supply in the event of contravention of the provision of this Act or regulations and impose surcharge, not exceeding double the amount due, if rates, charges or fees for water supply or sewerage service or the arrears thereof are not paid within the time fixed by the KWSB.