Section 131(b) in Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964
(b)where the preparation or revision of such map is made on the application of any person, any Revenue Officer of a rank not lower than that of an Assistant Commissioner or of a Survey Officer may assess the cost of the preparation or revision of such map or plan and all contingent expenses including the cost of clerical labour and supervision, and such costs shall be recoverable from such person as an arrear or land revenue.