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(1) If it appears to the Board that the most convenient means of supplying water to any premises is by means of a pipe over, under, along or across the immovable property of another person, the Board may, by order in writing, authorize the owner of such premises to place or carry such pipe over, under, along or access such property: Provided that before making any such order, the Board shall, in accordance with such rules as may be made in this behalf, give to the owner of the property affected a reasonable opportunity to show cause 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 use in the property where any such pipe is placed. Power to execute works