(1)If it appears to the Chief Officer of a Municipality that the only or most convenient means of water supply to, and drainage of, any premises is by placing or carrying any pipe or drain over, under, along or across the immovable property of another person, the Chief Officer may, by order in writing, authorise the owner of he premises to place or carry such pipe or drain over, under, along or across such immovable property:Provided that before making any such order, the Chief Officer shall, give to the owner of the immovable property, a reasonable opportunity of showing cause within such time, as may be specified by regulations made in this behalf as to why the order should not be made:Provided further that the owner of the premises, shall not acquire any right other than a right of user in the property over, under, along or across which any such pipe or drain is placed or carried.
