Section 259 in Gauhati Municipal Corporation Act, 1971
259. Provision as to wires, pipes, or drains laid or carried above surface of ground.
- In the event of any cable, wire, pipe drain or channel being laid or carried above the surface of any land or through, over or up the side of any building, such cable, wire, pipe, drain sewer or channel, as the case may be shall be so laid or carried as to interfere as little as possible with the rights of the owner or occupier to the due enjoyment of such land or building and reasonable compensation shall be paid in respect of any substantial interference with any such right to such enjoyment.
