Section 9

In any case in which the irrigation works on land classified for the cultivation of padi have for any reason not been effective or have been only partly effective during any annual period the Committee may reduce the amount of the rate imposed and such reduction may if the works have been ineffective for the whole period amount to total remission.

In any other case the Committee may make recommendations to the Yang di-Pertua Negeri for the reduction or remission of any water rates imposed setting out their reasons for so recommending and the Yang di-Pertua Negeri shall have power to authorise such reduction or remission as may to him seem fit after consideration of the Committee's recommendations and reasons.

Collection of water rates.