Section 152(1) in Andhra Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1965
(1)When the Commissioner is of opinion that any group or block of premises, any part of which is situated within thirty metres of a municipal drain already existing or about to be provided or in the process of construction, may be drained more economically or advantageously in combination than separately, the Commissioner may cause such group or block of premises to be drained and the expenses incurred by the Commissioner in so doing shall be paid by the owners in such proportions as the Commissioner may decide.