Water Supply Act (Cap. 24).
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Abstract
This Act provides rules relative to the supply of water in Vanuatu by suppliers that obtain a concession in accordance with this Act and the Public Works Department.
The charges in respect of water supplied to a consumer's premises shall be prescribed by Order made by the Minister.
The Minister, with the approval of the Council of Ministers, may enter into an agreement or contract with any legal entity granting that entity the sole concession for the provision, development, management and maintenance of water supply to the public within the area of concession. The Act defines powers and duties of the Concessionaire.
The Act also defines offences in relation with unlawful abstraction of water, waste of water or diversion of any water.
The charges in respect of water supplied to a consumer's premises shall be prescribed by Order made by the Minister.
The Minister, with the approval of the Council of Ministers, may enter into an agreement or contract with any legal entity granting that entity the sole concession for the provision, development, management and maintenance of water supply to the public within the area of concession. The Act defines powers and duties of the Concessionaire.
The Act also defines offences in relation with unlawful abstraction of water, waste of water or diversion of any water.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide for connections to the public water supply, the regulation of the supply of water by pipe by Government and the maintenance and protection of the water supply undertaking.
Notes
Consolidated edition of 2006 of Act No. 1 of 1955 as amended last by Act No. 28 of 1993.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Laws of the Republic of Vanuatu, Consolidated Edition of 2006.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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