Liability of other persons whose lands are not likely to be benefited

(1) If in consequence of any work carried out under the scheme, any person (including the Government) other than the owner of the land in which the work is done, is likely to be benefited, such person shall pay such amount and within such time as the Board may determine, to the owner of the land if the work is carried out by him, or to the Government if the work is carried out by the Executive Officer: Provided that before any person is required to pay any such contribution, he shall be given a reasonable opportunity of making his representation, if any, in regard to the matter: Provided further that any such contribution may be waived by the Government in whole or in part in respect of any work carried out in land owned by it. (2) If default is made in the payment of such contribution within the time determined in that behalf in pursuance of sub-section (1), the Deputy Commissioner or any officer authorised by him in this behalf shall recover it from the defaulter and pay the same to the owner of the land in such manner as may be prescribed.