Section 85
Temporary suspension of water permit
State OrdinanceIn forceProvision 85 of 166
Section 85
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(1)
The State Water Authority may, by notice in writing to the holder of a water permit, suspend temporarily for a period not exceeding ninety days all or any rights given under a water permit issued under this Part if it is satisfied that—
(a)
the holder of the permit or any person employed by him—
(i)
has breached any of the terms and conditions specified in the permit; or
(ii)
has contravened any of the provisions of this
Ordinance or the Water Ordinance, 1994 [Cap. 13]; or
(b)
conditions of severe drought require that the water be made available for other public purpose.
(2)
The decision of the State Water Authority to suspend a water permit under subsection (1) shall be final.