Liability of persons whose lands are not included in Scheme to contribution

(1) If, in consequence of any work carried out under the scheme any person, including the Central Government other than the owner of the land in which the work is done, is likely to be benefited, he shall pay such amount as the Administrator may determine as contribution to the owner of the land, if the work has been carried out by the owner, or to the Central Government if the work has been carried out by the Executing officer:

Provided that the Administrator may excuse payment of such contribution in whole or in part in respect of any work carried out by it in land belonging to the Central Government.

(2) The amount shall be paid within such time as may be specified by the Administrator.