Power to enter for repairs and to prevent accidents

In case of any accident happening or being apprehended to i canal, the ColIector or any person acting under his general or speciaI orders in this behalf may enter upon any Iands adjacent to such canal, and may execute all works which may be necessary for the purpose of repairing or preventing such accident. In every such case, the Colleclclr shall, upon application made to hin~ in this behalf, assess and pay compensation under section 55, for any damage which may be occasioned by any proceeding under this section.