Area of jurisdiction and functions of the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural)

§14-A

Summary

1[14-A The jurisdiction of the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural) shall be the rural area of the State. The function of the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural) shall be the following, namely:- (i) the preparation, execution, promotion and financing the schemes for the supply of water and for sewerage and sewage disposal; (ii) to render all necessary service in regard to water supply and sewerage to the State Government and rural local bodies, on request to private institution or individuals; (iii) to prepare State plans for water supply, sewerage and drainage on the directions of the State Government; (iv) to review and advise on the tariff, taxes and charges of water supply in the areas of rural local bodies which have entered into an agreement with the Nigam under section 46; (v) to assess the requirement for materials and arrange for their procurement and utilization; (vi) to establish state standards for water supply and sewerage services; (vii) to perform all related functions in rural areas, not stated herein which were being performed by the erstwhile Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam before the commencement of this Act; (viii) to review annually the technical, economic and other aspects of water supply and sewerage system of every Jal Sansthans or local bodies which has entered into an agreement with the Nigam under section 46; (ix) to establish and maintain a facility to review and appraise the technical, financial, economic and other pertinent aspect of every water supply and sewerage scheme in the State; (x) to operate, run and maintain any water works and sewerage system, if and when directed by the State Government, on such terms and conditions and for such period as may be specified by the State Government; (xi) to assess the requirements for manpower and training in relation to water supply and sewerage services in the State; (xii) to carry out applied research for efficient discharge of the function of the Nigam or a Jal Sansthans; (xiii) notwithstanding anything above, Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural) shall also be responsible for implementation of schemes under Namami Gange program in the State of Uttar Pradesh; (xiv) any other functions entrusted to the Nigam by or under this Act, and (xv) such other functions as may be entrusted to the Nigam by the State Government, by notification, in the Gazette.]

1[14-A The jurisdiction of the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural) shall be the rural area of the State. The function of the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural) shall be the following, namely:- (i) the preparation, execution, promotion and financing the schemes for the supply of water and for sewerage and sewage disposal; (ii) to render all necessary service in regard to water supply and sewerage to the State Government and rural local bodies, on request to private institution or individuals; (iii) to prepare State plans for water supply, sewerage and drainage on the directions of the State Government; (iv) to review and advise on the tariff, taxes and charges of water supply in the areas of rural local bodies which have entered into an agreement with the Nigam under section 46; (v) to assess the requirement for materials and arrange for their procurement and utilization; (vi) to establish state standards for water supply and sewerage services; (vii) to perform all related functions in rural areas, not stated herein which were being performed by the erstwhile Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam before the commencement of this Act; (viii) to review annually the technical, economic and other aspects of water supply and sewerage system of every Jal Sansthans or local bodies which has entered into an agreement with the Nigam under section 46; (ix) to establish and maintain a facility to review and appraise the technical, financial, economic and other pertinent aspect of every water supply and sewerage scheme in the State; (x) to operate, run and maintain any water works and sewerage system, if and when directed by the State Government, on such terms and conditions and for such period as may be specified by the State Government; (xi) to assess the requirements for manpower and training in relation to water supply and sewerage services in the State; (xii) to carry out applied research for efficient discharge of the function of the Nigam or a Jal Sansthans; (xiii) notwithstanding anything above, Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural) shall also be responsible for implementation of schemes under Namami Gange program in the State of Uttar Pradesh; (xiv) any other functions entrusted to the Nigam by or under this Act, and (xv) such other functions as may be entrusted to the Nigam by the State Government, by notification, in the Gazette.]

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