WATER AND SEWERAGE SERVICES (NORTHERN IRELAND) ORDER 1973

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WATER AND SEWERAGE SERVICES (NORTHERN IRELAND) ORDER 1973 - SECT 36



36.(1) Where the Ministry is satisfied that a serious deficiency of supplies
of water in any area exists or is threatened, it may, subject to this Article,
make an order

(a)enabling water to be taken from any specified source for a period not
exceeding six months;

(b)suspending or modifying for a period not exceeding six months

(i)any restriction governing the taking of water from any source;

(ii)any obligation governing the discharge of compensation water;

[(c)providing for the conveyance of water by any means specified in the order;

(d)prohibiting or restricting the use of water for any purpose;

(e)prohibiting or restricting the means by which water is used for any
purpose].

[(1A) An order under paragraph (1)(c) may provide that Article 13(2) and (3)
shall not apply to any works carried out for the purposes of the order.]

(2) Any person who suffers loss or damage as a result of an order made under
paragraph (1)(a) or (b) shall be entitled to compensation from the Ministry.

(3) Any dispute as to the amount of compensation under paragraph (2) shall be
referred to and determined by the Lands Tribunal.

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WATER AND SEWERAGE SERVICES (NORTHERN IRELAND) ORDER 1973 - SECT 36