Section 151(2) in Andhra Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1965
(2)No drain may be closed, discontinued or destroyed by the Commissioner under clause (a) of sub-section (1), except on condition of his providing another drain as effectual for the drainage of the premises and communicating with a public drain or other place aforesaid, and the expense of the construction of any drain so provided by the Commissioner and of any work done under clause (a) of Section (1) shall be paid by the council.