Implementation of Geneva Conventions Act, 2012
R 385
National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998)Chapter 4 : Use of WaterPart 10 : Contravention of or failure to comply with authorisations54. Suspension or withdrawal of entitlements to use water |
| (1) | Subject to subsections (3) and (4), a responsible authority may by notice to any person entitled to use water under this Act suspend or withdraw the entitlement if the person fails— |
(a) to comply with any condition of the entitlement;
(b) to comply with this Act; or
(c) to pay a charge which is payable in terms of Chapter 5.
(2) An entitlement may be suspended under subsection (1)—
| (a) | for the period specified in the notice of suspension; or |
| (b) | until the responsible authority is satisfied that the person concerned has rectified the failure which led to the suspension. |
| (3) | A responsible authority may only suspend or withdraw an entitlement under subsection (1) if the responsible authority has directed the person concerned to take specified steps to rectify the failure within a specified period, and the person concerned has failed to do so to the satisfaction of the responsible authority. |
| (4) | The person concerned must be given an opportunity to make representations, within a reasonable period, on any proposed suspension or withdrawal of an entitlement to use water. |
| (5) | A responsible authority may, for good reason, reinstate an entitlement withdrawn under subsection (1). |
