National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998)

Chapter 16 : Offences and Remedies

Purchase

Where any person is convicted of an offence under this Act and—

(a)	another person has suffered harm or loss as a result of the act or omission constituting the offence; or

(b)	damage has been caused to a water resource,

the Court may, in the same proceedings—

(i)	at the written request of the person who suffered the harm or loss; or

(ii)	at the written request of the Minister in respect of the damage caused to a water resource; and

(iii)

in the presence of the convicted person,

enquire without pleadings into the harm, loss or damage and determine the extent thereof.