Malaysia legislation

Section 31

of Sabah Water Supply Enactment 2003

Section 31

If it appears to the State Water Authority that there is reasonable cause to believe that any premises have been used or are about to be used for the commission of an if default is made in the payment of any deposit which the State Water

Authority may demand, or of any monies due including any installments from the consumer, for so long as the default continues;

if the construction, alteration or repair of any supply pipe and fittings by a consumer is not carried out to the satisfaction of the State Water

Authority in accordance with the provisions of this Enactment or any regulations made under this Enactment, or if such construction, alteration or repair is carried out without the approval of the State

Water Authority;

if any consumer is found to be wilfully or negligently wasting water supplied from the waterworks through the supply pipe to his premises;

or if any act or thing is done or omitted contrary to the provisions of this

Enactment in relation to any damage, alteration, pollution or abuse of the waterworks, or of any supply pipe, fittings or fire hydrant and appurtenances.

(2)

The State Water Authority shall not be held liable for any loss or damage to any consumer or person or property as a result of such disconnection.

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offence under this Enactment or under any regulations made under this Enactment or under any written law or on such other grounds as he may deem fit the State Water Authority may disconnect the supply of water to the said premises.