38Evidence of meter reading

38 Evidence of meter reading

(1)  The undertakers shall maintain all meters in a sensitive and accurate working condition.

(2)  The reading of a meter is conclusive evidence of the quantity of water supplied to the user unless upon being tested as prescribed the meter is found to have more than the prescribed maximum error.

(3)  Subject to subsection (4) , if the meter is so found to have more than the prescribed maximum error, the quantity of water supplied shall be assessed in accordance with section 52 on the assumption that the meter was removed when it was read the last time but one before it was tested.

(4)  Nothing in subsection (3) affects any period before the commencement of the irrigation season last ended before the test was made.

(5)  This section has effect only while there are in force by-laws made under section 47 (1) (e) .