In forceAmended1992 Revised EditionCurrent version · 1992 Revised EditionSee versions on Singapore Statutes Online(opens the publisher’s site)
87. Presumption against consumer
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Last amended by an amending law of 1991.
In any prosecution for an offence under section 81, the existence of —
(a)
any device for altering the index of any meter or for preventing any meter from duly registering the quantity of water, gas or electricity supplied by the Board; or
(b)
any hole on the meter cover of any meter supplied by the Board,when the meter is under the custody or control of the consumer, shall be prima facie evidence that the consumer has altered, tampered with or wilfully damaged the meter.