| HMWSSB : Head Office, Hyderabad | ||||||
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| S.N.O | State Department | Applicable act/Rule/Order | Provisional of law-Relevant Section /Rule/Clause/Form | Short Description | Fine / imprisonment | Amount (in Rs.) / Years |
| 1 | Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewarage Board under the control of Municipal Administrative and Urban Development Department | Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewarage Act, 1989 | Section - 52 | Penalities for certain offence - Who ever, 1. Contravenes any of the provisions of this Act, mentioned in the first column of the Second Schedule: or 2. Fails to comply with any order or direction lawfully given to him or any requisition lawfully made upon him under any of the said provisions, shall be an offence punishable- (a) In the case of the first offence with fine which may extend to the amount specified in that behalf in the third column of the said Schedule or with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month or with both and in the case of second or subsequent offence with fine which shall not be less than one thousand rupees or with simple imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than one month but which may extend to two months or with both; (b) In the case of a continuing contravention or failure, with daily fine which may extend to the amount specified in the fourth column of that Schedule for everyday during which such contravention or failure continues after conviction. |
One month and/or Two months | Please see Second Schedule (enclosed hereto) |
| 2 | do | do | Section-77 | Punishment of certain offences - who ever (same as above) | One month and/or Six months | Please See Third Schedule (enclosed) |
| 3 | do | do | Sections - 94, 98, 100, 101, 102, 103 & 104 | These Sections are complementary to the above Sections. | ||
Second Schedule
(See section 52)
| Provision of the Act | Subject | Maximum (*) fine which may be imposed (Rs.) | Daily fine which may be imposed (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 19 | Trespassing on premises connected with water supply | 500.00 | 100.00 |
| Section 21 | Failure to maintain house connection in conformity with regulations | 300.00 | 50.00 |
| Section 23 Sub section (3) |
Failure to comply with requisition to make house connection | 200.00 | 10.00 |
| Section 25 | Use for non-domestic purposes of water supplied for domestic purpose | 1,000.00 | 100.00 |
| Section 32 Sub section (2) |
Sucking water directly or indirectly from water main or service pipes | 100.00 | 200.00 |
| Section 32 Sub section (3) |
Failure to provide sump and electrical pump etc to pump water to the topmost storey | 100.00 | 50.00 |
| Section 38 | Waste or misuse of water | 200.00 | 20.00 |
| Section 39 | Refusal of admittance | 200.00 | 10.00 |
| Section 41 Sub section (1) |
Laying of water pipes etc, in a position where the same may be damaged or water therein polluted | 200.00 | 10.00 |
| Section 41 Sub section (2) |
Construction of latrines etc, in a position where pipes may be damaged or water therein polluted | - | 100.00 |
| Section 48 Sub section (4) |
Licensed Engineer or plumber not to demand more than the charges prescribed | 200.00 | - |
| Section 48 Sub section (3) |
Licensed Engineer or plumber not to contravene regulations | 200.00 | - |
| Section 49 | Prohibition of willful or neglectful acts relating to water works | 200.00 | - |
Note: Subject to revision of quantum of amount.
Third Schedule
(See Section 77)
| Provision which may be | Of the Act Subject | Fine which imposed (Rs.) | Daily fine may be imposed (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 54 | Damage or interference with free flow of contents of Board sewer or sewers communicating with Board sewers | 1,000.00 | 100.00 |
| Section 57 | Connection with Board sewer without written permission | 1,000.00 | 50.00 |
| Section 58 | Private drain not to be connected with Board sewers without notice | 500.00 | 50.00 |
| Section 58 Sub section (1) |
Erection or construction of building or private street over the Board sewerage line or sewage treatment works | 750.00 | 100.00 |
| Section 60 Sub section (4) |
Non compliance with requisition to close, remove or divert a pipe or drain | 500.00 | 20.00 |
| Section 48 (4) R/W Sub section (4) of Section 73 | Licensed Engineer or Plumber not to demand more than the charge prescribed | 300.00 | - |
| Section 48 (3) R/W sub section (3) of Section 73 | Licensed Engineer or Plumber not to contravene regulations | 300.00 | - |
| Section 49 & 74 | Prohibition of willful or neglectful acts relating to sewerage works | 200.00 | - |
