Section 179(1) in The New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994
(1)Where the Chairperson either on receipt of an application from the owner of any premises or otherwise is of the opinion that the only, or the most convenient means of effectual drainage of the premises into a municipal drain is through a drain belonging to another person, the Chairperson may by notice in writing require the owner of such drain to show cause within a period specified in the notice as to why an order under this section should not be made.