Section 19, Act, 2002 (Act No 12 0f 2002);

(1) The Company shall, for the purpose of carrying outits functions under this Act and within the limits of supply have the exclusive right to supply water within the limits of supply. (2) Without prejudice to subsection (1), the Company may enter into a special arrangement with any consumer for the supply of water within or outside the limits of supply on such terms as may be agreed provided such terms are not inconsistent with the broad tariff setting guidelines and regulations of the Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission. (3) For the purpose of subsection (1), the Company may after seeking the approval of the Board and the Commission either directly or through a public private partnership undertake– (a) the operation and maintenance of waterworks within the limits of supply; and (b) the design, construction, extension or modification of waterworks within the limits of supply.