Levy of fees for the maintenance of the drains and other drainage works

(1) The Government shall levy fees on every land served by any drain or other drainage work improved or started and completed in pursuance of a drainage schemes undertaken under this Act, for the purpose of the maintenance of such drain or other drainage works, at the rate of three rupees per 0.404686 hectare (per acre) per annum. Explanation:- For the purpose of this sub-section all lands under a drain or other drainage work shall, unless the contrary is proved, be presumed to have been served by the said drain or other drainage work. (2) The fees referred to in sub-section (1) shall be paid by the owner of such land.