Andaman and Nicobar Islands Rural Area Water Supply Bye Laws 2021

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The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Rural Area Water Supply Bye-Laws, 2021 provide a regulatory framework governing rural water supply services. They define important terms including consumer, functional household tap connection, service pipe, stand post, storage tank and Village Water and Sanitation Committee. The bye-laws regulate use of public stand posts and household connections, prohibit wastage and unauthorized interference with water infrastructure, and establish conditions for domestic water use. They prescribe procedures for applying for regular connections, payment of connection charges, water meter security, installation and maintenance of meters and recovery of unpaid dues. The rules also provide circumstances under which connections may be disconnected, including prolonged non-payment, repairs, misuse, inadequate drainage and certain violations. In addition, the framework requires permitted plumbing work to be undertaken by licensed plumbers and provides penalties for breaches. These provisions support orderly administration of rural water services, consumer accountability, metering and financial management while protecting public water infrastructure. The bye-laws therefore serve as a detailed regulatory reference for consumers, water supply agencies, local institutions and service providers in the rural areas of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.