Liability of persons whose lands are not included in the scheme to contribute

(1) If, in consequence of any work carried out under section 14 at the expense of the owner of any land under the scheme, any person (including the District Committee) other than the owner of the land in which the work is done, is or is likely, in the opinion of the District Committee, to be benefited by such work, such person shall pay, by way of contribution such amount, with-in such time and in such manner, as the District Committee may determine to the owner of the land if the work is carried out by him, or to the District Committee if the work is carried out by the Executing Officer. Provided that, before any person is required to pay any such contribution, he shall be given a reasonable opportunity of making his representation, if any, in regard to the matter. Provided further that the District Committee may, in such case as they deem fit, waive in whole or in part their claim for contribution by any person in respect of any work carried out by the Government on lands owned by them. (2) If default is made in the payment of such contribution within the time determined in that behalf in pursuance of sub-section (1), the Collector or any person authorised by him in this behalf shall recover the amount from him and shall pay the same to the owner.