Encroachment on municipal drains

Encroachment on municipal drains. (1) No person shall, without the written consent of the Chief Officer,— (i) make or cause to be made any drain into or out from any of the drains vested in the Council; or (ii) construct a building over any drain, culvert or gutter vested in the Council. (2) The Chief Officer may, by written notice, require any person— (i) to demolish, alter, remake, or otherwise deal with any drain constructed in contravention of sub-section (1), as he may think fit; or (ii) to pull down or otherwise deal with any building or part thereof constructed in contravention of sub-section (1) as he may think fit. (3) Any person who contravenes any provision of sub-section (1) shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to Rs. 5,000.