Clause 26

If the Director deems it necessary for the purposes of this Ordinance to raise, sink or otherwise alter the situation of any water-pipe, gas-pipe or other water-works or gas-works, electric lighting cable or main telegraph wire or other electric lighting apparatus or telegraph apparatus laid in any street, he may by notice in writing require the person to whom any such pipes, works, cables, mains or apparatus belong, or under whose control they are, to cause forthwith, or as soon as conveniently may be, any such pipes, works, cables, mains or apparatus to be raised, sunk or otherwise altered in position in such manner as he directs:Provided that such alteration is not such as permanently to injure such works, cables, mains or apparatus or to prevent the water or gas from flowing as freely and conveniently as before.

The expenses attending such raising, sinking or altering, and full compensation for the damage done thereby, shall be paid by the Government as well to the persons to whom such pipes, works, cables, mains or apparatus belong as to all other persons.

If any dispute arises touching the amount or apportionment of such compensation, the same shall be settled in the manner hereinafter provided.