Section 238. Provision of rain water harvesting structure

(1) In every building owned or occupied by the Government or a statutory body or a company or an institution owned or controlled by the Government, rain water harvesting structure shall be provided by the Government or by such statutory body or company or institution, as the case may be, in such manner and within such time as may be prescribed. (2) Every owner or occupier of a building other than that referred to in sub-section (1) shall provide rain water harvesting structure in the building in such manner and within such period as may be prescribed in the bye-laws or otherwise. Explanation.- Where a building is owned or occupied by more than one person, every such person shall be liable under this sub-section. (3) Without prejudice to any action that may be taken under the provisions of this Act, where the owner or occupier of the building fails to provide the rain water harvesting structure in the building within the period prescribed under sub-section (2), he shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which shall not be less than rupees ten thousand but which may extend to rupees twenty thousand. (4) No water connection from any public water supply system shall be permitted in newly constructed building unless the owner or occupier thereof produces a certificate from the concerned Municipality to the effect that rain water harvesting structure has been provided in the building.