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Any person desiring to construct a new field-channel, but being unable or unwilling to construct it under a private arrangement with the holder of the land required for the same, may apply in writing to any Canal Officer duly empowered to receive such applications, stating— (1) that he is ready to defray all the expenses necessary for acquiring the land and constructing such field-channel ; (2) that he desires the said Canal Officer on his behalf and at his cost to do all things necessary for constructing such field-channel.