Alternation and discontinuances of drains,-

The Municipality may enlarge, alter the course of lessen arch over or otherwise improve any municipal drain within the municipal area of the Municipality and may discontinue, close up or destroy any such drain which has, in its opinion, become useless or unnecessary, or prohibit the use of any such drain either entirely or for the purpose of foul water drainage or for the purpose of surface drainage: Provided that if, by reason of anything done under this section, any person is deprived of the lawful use of any drain, the Municipality shall, as soon as may be, provide for his use, some other drain, as effectual, as the one, which has been discontinued, closed up or destroyed or the use of which has been prohibited. 247. Cleaning drains. (1) The Municipal drains shall be so constructed, maintained and kept by the Municipality as to create the least practicable nuisance and shall, from time to time, be properly flushed, cleansed and emptied.

1. (2) For the purpose of flushing, cleansing and emptying the said drains the