Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997)

Chapter VII : Water Services Committees

53. Powers of water services committees

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(1)A water services committee is a body corporate, and has the powers of a natural person of full capacity except those powers—
(a)which by nature can only attach to a natural person;
(b)excluded by or inconsistent with this Act; and
(c)excluded by the Minister by notice in the Gazette.

 

(2)A water services committee may set conditions, including tariffs consistent with this Act, for the provision of water services.

 

(3)A water services committee may, subject to section 4, limit or discontinue water services to a consumer.

 

(4)A water services committee may delegate any of its powers to a competent employee.