Water Services Act, 1997 (Act No. 108 of 1997)

Chapter VI : Water Boards

Purchase

(1)	The Minister may, to the extent that it is reasonable, from time to time issue directives to a water board—

(a)	to undertake a specific activity—

(i)	at its own cost where the activity is financially viable; or

(ii)	against full or partial payment, as directed by the Minister; or

(b)	to desist from a specific activity if that activity—

(i)	is not in the best interests of the general population within its service area; or

(ii)	is not in accordance with the parameters laid down in section 34(1).

(2)	The water board must comply with any directive given under subsection (1).