Use of private lands

For the purpose of the execution of any work under this chapter, the local authority or the Government or any officer of the Government, may, after giving previous notice to the owner or occupier, carry any in make, main, branch or supply pipe or channel or any other work of life nature into, across or under any land, building or premises: Provided that reasonable compensation shall be payable to the owner or occupier of the land, building or premises for any damage sustained by him through or in consequence of any such work.