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Irrigation Panchayat to be responsible for maintenance of water-cursors.- Subject to the provisions of section 68-A or section 68-6 the irrigation Panchayat shall, in accordance with the rules made under this Act, be responsible for the proper maintenance of all water- courses constructed for the village and may call upon the permanent holders and occupiers of all land whether under an agreement Or within a compulsorily assessed area which is ordinarily Irrigated or may be irrigated through a water-course to render assistance in maintaining it, and in case of default to pay such sums as may be assessed by the Executive Engineer.