(1) For the purpose of irrigation or drainage of lands F".' e.
in the notified area, the owners or occupiers of such lands shall gf Zej.
be bound to afford fres passage for water through or over all for inirralands in their possession or under their control and for that timn or purpose to allow, when so squired by the Collector by order tdrorge made in this behalf, the construction and maintenance of such asrardm channels as may be necessary, without causing unnecessary lass through or damage to such lands. or over all
(2) If any person refuses to comply with an order under lanas' sub-section (1), the Collector may cause the channel to be constructed or maintained and may recover the costs thereof from such person as a public demand.
(3) Notwithsignding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, no person shall be entitled to claim any compensation for any damage or loss which may be caused as a result of the construction or maintenance of any channel under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2).