Section 128. Fixation of water usage charges.

(1) The Authority shall determine and fix the charges for–– (a) supply of water to a consumer from any water supply scheme for domestic purposes ; (b) supply of water to, or use of water by, a consumer from any irrigation scheme or any water source for irrigation purposes ; (c) supply of water to a consumer for commercial and industrial purposes ; (d) supply of water to, or use of water by, a licensee under Chapter VI ; and (e) exploration and exploitation of ground water by a consumer or a licensee. (2) The water usage charges fixed under sub-section (1) shall be reviewed by the Authority after every three years. (3) The Authority may fix different water usage charges for use of water for different purposes and while determining and fixing the water usage charges, the Authority shall have regard to–– (a) the purpose for which the water is supplied or used ; (b) the quantity of water supplied or used ; (c) the nature of use of such water by the user, whether domestic, commercial or industrial or for trading purposes ; (d) the timeliness of supply or use of water ; and (e) the periodicity of supply or use of water.