Preparation of draft scheme

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained to the contrary in this Act and subject to the rules prescribed by the Government in this behalf, the Canal Officer, may, on his own motion or on the application of an owner or occupier, prepare a draft scheme to provide for all or any of the matters, namely:— (a) the construction, alteration, extension and realignment of any water course, or existing water course constructed or maintained by the owners or occupiers; (b) re-allotment of areas served by one water course to another; (c) the lining of any water course; (d) the occupation of land for the deposit of soil from water course -clearances; (e) any other matter which is necessary for the proper maintenance and distribution of supply of water from a water course. (2) Every scheme prepared under sub-section (1), shall amongst other matters, set out the estimated cost thereof, the realignment of any water course or existing water course, as the case may be, the site of the outlet, the particulars of the owners or occupiers or beneficiaries to be benefited and other persons who may be affected thereby, and a sketch plan of the area proposed to be covered by the scheme.