Section 228
Power to examine and test drains, etc., believed to be defective.
About this Act
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the administration of cantonments with a view to impart greater democratisation, improvement of their financial base to make provisions for developmental activities and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
(1) Where it appears to the
Chief Executive Officer that there are reasonable grounds for believing that a private drain or cesspool is
in such condition as to be prejudicial to health or a nuisance or that a private drain communicating
directly or indirectly with a cantonment drain is so defective as to admit sub soil water, he may examine
its condition, and for that purpose may apply any test, other than a test by water under pressure, and if he
deems it necessary, open the ground.
(2) If on examination the drain or cesspool is found to be in proper condition, the Chief Executive Officer shall, as soon as possible, re-instate any ground which has been opened by him and make good any damage done by him.
(2) If on examination the drain or cesspool is found to be in proper condition, the Chief Executive Officer shall, as soon as possible, re-instate any ground which has been opened by him and make good any damage done by him.