Section 21: Special powers of Authority

21. Special powers of Authority For the purposes of section 20, and subject to the approval of the Minister, the Authority may— (a) construct or cause to be constructed, dams, barrages, reservoirs, power houses, power structures, irrigation and drainage canals, water supplies and such other works, structures and devices as may be necessary; (b) stock reservoirs and watercourses with fish; (c) undertake, in co-operation with the appropriate Ministries, the resettlement of the population displaced by its operations; (d) establish co-operative societies, water users’ associations and organise irrigation schemes; (e) undertake measures for the prevention of malaria and other diseases; (f) enter upon or inspect any property at any time between sunrise and sunset; (g) establish, maintain and operate laboratories, experimental and research stations and farms for the conduct of experiments and research in relation to any of its functions; (h) enter into arrangements with appropriate Ministries, local authorities, educational and research institutions or any person for the purpose of discharging its duties; (i) determine and levy rates or fees for the supply of water for any purpose, including sewerage; (j) acquire compulsorily, and pay compensation for, any existing water rights; (k) discontinue the supply of water of any consumer that discharges polluted water underground or into any canal, river, stream, lake, reservoir or lagoon. [S. 21 amended by Act 31 of 1989; Act 12 of 1991.]