Limitation of claims

No claim for compensation under this Act shall be entertained after the expiration of twelve months from the time when the damage complained of commenced, unless the Collector is satisfied that the claimant is prevented by sufficient cause from making the claim within such period. If a supply of water is obtained by any person from a canal, whether for irrigation or for any other purpose, without the previous permission of the Canal-Officer or is used in any other unauthorized manner for irrigation or otherwise, the Canal-Officer may on each occasion, charge a, rate not exceeding treble, the rate chargeable for the supply as if such supply has been sanctioned. Such rate shall be leviable in addition to any penalty which may be imposed under the Act.