State Act

The Kerala Water Supply and Sewerage Act, 1986

(42) Provision of water meters:-1[(1) The consumer shall provide a water meter and attach the same to the service pipes in his premises connected with the water works of the Authority after obtaining approval from the Authority. (2) The consumer shall repair or replace water meters installed in his premises, at his own cost whenever required to do so by the Authority. (3) Not withstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the Authority shall have the power to install its own water meters to any connection wherever the Authority deems fit.] 2[(4) The provisions of water meters and the transfer of connection thereto, the use, maintenance, and testing of such meters and the expense of installation thereof and their rents and the furnishing of security, if any, in connection therewith shall be regulated by regulations.]