Amendment status not verified — confirm the current text below against the official source.
(1) If, in the opinion of the Government, any local area or part thereof requires to be provided with a system of public drains or sewers or the existing drains or sewers require to be improved or extended, the Government may, by order, direct the local authority to provide or execute such works as it may consider necessary or to prepare a scheme for such purpose, within such time as may be specified in the order. (2) A local authority shall consult the Chief Public Health Engineer in the preparation of and extension of any scheme for provision or improvement or extension of drains and sewers. (3) Every scheme prepared under this section shall require the approval of the Government before it is taken up for execution. Execution of the scheme and maintenance