Clause 17

When the Director has made a new street, he may recover the cost of acquiring the land for, and of constructing, the said street from the owners of the premises fronting, adjoining or abutting upon such street.

Such cost shall be paid by the persons who are the owners when the work is completed according to the frontage of their respective premises in such proportions as are settled by the Director or, in case of dispute, as are settled in the manner hereinafter in section 152 of this Ordinance provided for the settlement of disputes respecting damages and expenses:Provided that no owner shall be called upon to pay a greater sum than half of that by which his holding has been appreciated in value by reason of the new street having been constructed.

In order to arrive at such appreciation in value the Director shall cause a valuation to be made of the premises fronting, adjoining or abutting upon the line of such street at the time the sanction of the Minister is given, and a further valuation made as soon as the street is completed.

If the owner of any such premises is dissatisfied with either of such valuations, he may appeal to the Minister whose decision shall be final.

The provisions of section 155 of this Ordinance shall apply to any sum payable by the owners under this section.