Singapore legislation
Clause 60
Clause 60
Construction and maintenance of private drains
(1)
The Commissioner may, by notice in writing, require the owner of any land or the owner of adjoining lands, at the expense of such owner 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
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.
(2)
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 whatsoever after giving notice in writing in that behalf to the owner 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 95.