¹[44D. Removal of lawful obstruction.--(1) If any obstruction or impediment to the navigation of any inland water has been lawfully made or has become lawful by reason of the long continuance of such obstruction or impediment or otherwise, the competent officer shall report the same for the information of the State Government and shall, with the sanction of the State Government, cause the same to be removed or altered, making reasonable compensation to the person suffering damage by such removal or alteration.
     (2) Any dispute arising out of or concerning such compensation shall be determined according to the law relating to like disputes in the case of land required for public purposes.]