Recovery of cost incurred by the Government

Recovery of cost incurred by the Government.-(1) If the persons interested in the land fail to erect or repair a survey-mark within thirty days from the date of their being required to do so by a Revenue officer, the latter may cause it to be erected or repaired.

1. (2) Where a Revenue officer causes a survey-mark to be erected or repaired, he shall, subject to any rules or direction issued under the 1st foregoing section, apportion the cost among the persons interested in the land in such manner as he deems just. The cost, if not paid, may be recovered as if it were an arrear of land revenue.