Power to remove encroachment

The Canal Officer may issue an order to the person concerned interfering or encroaching upon any irrigation work to remove the same within a time to be fixed in the order; and if the person concerned does not comply with the order, the Canal Officer may remove the encroachment and take such other action as may be necessary and recover the expenses thereof from the person concerned: Provided that the Canal Officer may, in case of an emergency remove the encroachment with the assistance of police force or take the necessary action before issuing the order, and recover the expenses thereof from the person concerned.