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| (1) Every private drain within the limits of any Pradeshiya Sabha shall be under the survey and control of the Pradeshiya Sabha of that area, and shall be constructed, altered, repaired, or kept in proper order as the Pradeshiya Sabha may require, at the cost and charges of the owners of the land or building to which such drain belongs or for the use of which it is constructed. |
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| (2) If the owner of any land or building to which any such drain belongs neglects during eight days after the service of a written notice in that behalf by the Pradeshiya Sabha, to alter, repair, or put the drain in good order in such manner as may be specified in the notice, the Pradeshiya Sabha may cause such drain to be altered. Repaired or put in good order in the manner required and the expenses incurred therein by the Pradeshiya Sabha shall he paid by the owner and shall be recoverable as hereinafter provided. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts