Section 179(1) in The City of Panaji Corporation Act, 2002
(1)If, in the opinion of the Commissioner any part of a group or block of premises is situated conveniently near a municipal drain already existing or about to be constructed or a place set apart by the Commissioner for the discharge of drainage, and if the Commissioner is of opinion that such group or block can be drained more economically or advantageously in common than separately, he may give the owner of all the premises a reasonable opportunity of stating any objection, and, if no objection is raised or if any objection is raised appears to him invalid or insufficient, may cause such group or block to be drained by such method as appears to him to be most suitable therefore, and the expenses incurred by him in so doing shall be paid by the owners of such premises in such proportions as the Standing Committee may think fit.