77. Construction and maintenance of private drains
Feedback & supportThe Commissioner or a Public Health Engineer may, by notice in writing, require the owner or owners of any land or the owners of adjoining lands, at the expense of such owner or owners —
Commissioner
“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Public Health appointed under section 3 and includes a Deputy Commissioner of Public Health and an Assistant Commissioner of Public Health appointed under that section;
to construct such drain or number of drains as the Commissioner may consider necessary in accordance with such specifications as he may think fit; and
to maintain and keep in a clean and sanitary condition any drain or drains so constructed or any other existing drain or drains in such land or lands.
For the purpose of ensuring a free flow of water, the Commissioner may cause one or more drains to be constructed through, across or under any land or lands whatsoever after giving notice in writing in that behalf to the owner or owners thereof, doing as little damage as may be and making full compensation for any damage done; and if any dispute arises concerning the amount or apportionment of compensation, it shall be settled in the manner provided in section 121.[80
owner
“owner” means the person for the time being receiving the rent of any premises, whether on his own account or as agent or trustee or as receiver, or who would receive the same if the land or house comprised in the premises were let to a tenant;