Prohibition of construction of wells, tanks, etc.

(1) No new well, tube-well, tank, pond or the like shall be dug or constructed, without the permission of the Municipality. (2) If any work is begun or completed without permission as aforesaid, the Municipality may- (a) by notice require the owner or other person who has done such work to fill up or demolish such work in such manner as the Municipality may direct ; or (b) grant permission to retain such work for reasons to be recorded in writing, in exceptional circumstances if such retention is not otherwise objectionable: Provided that the Municipality may impose such fine not exceeding two thousend rupees for such contravention as it may deem fit.