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(1) The [Municipality]1 may, from time to time ,enlarge ,lessen , alter the course or cover in or otherwise improve a public drain and may discontinue, close up or remove any such drain. (2) The exercise of the power conferred by sub-section (1) shall be subject to the condition that the [Municipality]1 shall provide another and equally effective drain in place of any existing drain of the use of which any person is deprived by the exercise of the said power. Use of public drains by private owners