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

Chapter 4 : Use of Water

Part 10 : Contravention of or failure to comply with authorisations

53. Rectification of contraventions

 

(1) A responsible authority may, by notice in writing to a person who contravenes—
(a) any provision of this Chapter;
(b) a requirement set or directive given by the responsible authority under this Chapter; or
(c) a condition which applies to any authority to use water,

direct that person, or the owner of the property in relation to which the contravention occurs, to take any action specified in the notice to rectify the contravention, within the time (being not less than two working days) specified in the notice or any other longer time allowed by the responsible authority.

 

(2) If the action is not taken within the time specified in the notice, or any longer time allowed, the responsible authority may—
(a) carry out any works and take any other action necessary to rectify the contravention and recover its reasonable costs from the person on whom the notice was served; or
(b) apply to a competent court for appropriate relief.

 

 


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