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(1) All charges for the unauthorised use or waste of water may be recovered in addition to any penalties incurred on account of such use or waste. (2) All questions, under sections 24 and 25, including questions pending for disposal on the commencement of this Act shall be decided by the Divisional Canal Officer. Liability when persons using unauthorisedly cannot be identified. Liability when water runs to waste. Charges recoverable in addition to penalties. PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ. (EXTRA), DECEMBER 27, 2023 (PAUSA 6, 1945 SAKA) 64 (3) An appeal shall lie to the Superintending Canal Officer against the decision of the Divisional Canal Officer empowered under sub-section (2) within a period of thirty days from the date of such decision.