Section 174(3) in The New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994
(3)The Chairperson may, if he thinks fit, construct such parts of the work necessary for having a private drain made to communicate with a municipal drain, as is in or under a public street and in such a case, the expenses incurred by the Chairperson shall be paid by the owner or occupier of the premises, or as the case may be, the owner of the private drain and shall be recoverable from the owner or occupier as an arrear of tax under this Act.