16. Application for construction of new water-course.
- Any person desiring the construction of a new water-course may apply in writing to the Collector, stating -(i)that he has endeavoured unsuccessfully to acquire from the owners of the land through which he desires such water-course to pass, a right to occupy so much of the land as will be needed for such water-course;(ii)that he desires the Collector, in his behalf and at his cost, to do all things necessary for acquiring such right;(iii)that he is able to defray all costs involved in acquiring such right and constructing such water-course.
