Whoever voluntarily corrupts or fouls the water of any public spring or reservoir, so as to render it less fit for the purpose for which it is ordinarily used, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years, or with fine, or with both.
Section history
Section 277 — Fouling the water of a public spring or reservoir
As in force on 30 December 2025.
Timeline 4 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
- 1 January 2020 Act 15 of 2019
- 30 December 2025 You are here
- 17 August 2026 Latest