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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 14TH JUNE, 1890.

Proof of money due.

Demarcation

of gathering grounds.

Reservation

of gathering grounds.

Power to ske use or divert the waters of My stream).

Government regulations.

28. In any such suit a certificate under the hand of the Water Authority that any sum of money is due shall in the absence of evidence to the contrary be conclusive evidence of such debt and of the non-payment thereof.

29. As soon as practicable after the passing of this Ordinance the Governor shall cause the limits or areas of all gathering grounds of the then existing waterworks to he marked out, and defined by boundary stones or in some conspicuous and permanent manner, and thereafter no land shall be granted, demised, or sold within such limits or areas for any purpose whatsoever, a map showing clearly such limits and areas shall be made, and kept for public reference in the Office of the Water Authority and a Notification of the completion of such map shall be made in the Gazette.

30. Whenever the Governor in Council decides that a gathering ground is required for the purpose of extending or augmenting the water supply of this Colony, the Water Authority shall cause the limits or area thereof to be marked out, defined and mapped as in the last preceding section and thereafter no land not theu already leased by the Crown shall be granted, demised or otherwise disposed of within such limits or area for any purpose whatever except upon the express condition that such land may be resumed by the Crown at any time upon three years' notice of such intention having been first given to the owner thereof without any compensation whatever for such resumption.

31. It shall be lawful for the Water Authority, by order of the Government, to take use or divert the waters of any stream, spring, well or watercourse for the purpose of any waterworks under this Ordinance or the supply of water to the Public. Provided always that if any person is injuri- ously affected thereby any claim for compensation in respect thereof shall be determined by the Governor in Council.

32. Subject to the approval of the Governor in Council it shall be lawful for the Water Authority, from time to time, to make, alter, and repeal regulations, for the better carrying out of the provisions of this Ordinance in respect of the following matters; that is to say:---

(1.) The price of water

(4.) to be charged for water in excess of the amount allowed free of charge other than

the water rate or meter rent.

(b.) to be charged for non-domestic supply. (2.) The making of special agreements for water supply to tenements exempted from the general rates and non-domestic supplies.

(3.) The method and manner in which water may be

taken from the public fountains.

(4.) The amount of rent to be paid for meters. (5.) The price to be paid for all servicos constructed

or laid by the Water Authority.

(6.) The time mode and place for the payment of all moueys due or to become due under this Ordi-

nance.

(7.) The suspension of the water supply.

(8.) The construction, laying, fitting, alteration or re- adjustment of services and the nature, quality, size and pattern thereof and of meters used therewith.

(9.) The prevention of waste of water.

(10.) The duties of the officers and servants of the Water Authority, their proper behaviour and conduct the means of enforcing the same, if necessary, by penalties for neglect of duty. (11.) The forms of all notices required to be given or sent under this Ordinance and the issuing and servico thereof.

(12.) In respect of all such other matters not herein- before specifically mentioned as may conduce to the better and more effective carrying out of this Ordinance.

No such regulations nor any alterations or repeal thereof shall have any force or effect until they have been approved by the Governor in Council and published in the Gazette. All such regulations shall be laid before the Legislative Council within ten days next after the same are approved if the Council is then sitting, or, if not, within ten days after the then uext sitting of such Legislative Council,

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