Power to drain group or block of premises by combined operations

1. (1) If it appears

to the Commissioner that any group or block of premises may be drained more economically

or advantageously in combination than separately, and a Corporation drain of sufficient

size already exists or is about to be constructed within thirty metres of any part of that group or block of premises, the Commissioner may cause that group or block of premises, to be drained by a combined operation.

1. (2) The expenses incurred in carrying out any work under sub-section (1) in respect of any group or block of premises shall be paid by the owners of such premises in such proportion as the Commissioner may determine and shall be recoverable from them as an arrear of tax under this Act.
2. (3) Not less than fifteen days, before any such work is commenced, the Commissioner shall give to each such owner -
   • (a) written notice of the nature of the proposed work; and
   • (b) an estimate of the expenses to be incurred in respect thereof and of the proportion or such expenses payable by him.
3. (4) The Commissioner may require the owners of such group or block of premises to maintain the work executed under this section.