Section 46: Contravention of sections 42, 43 and 45

46. Contravention of sections 42, 43 and 45 (1) Any person who— (a) erects any machine in the course of a canal; (b) turns aside the whole or part of the water of a canal except in conformity with sections 42, 43 and 45; (c) breaks, destroys or impairs the bank of a canal; (d) without authority, opens or breaks any part of any pipe, ironwork, masonwork, aqueduct or conduit pipe of a canal or any dam, sluice, or construction in connection with a canal; or (e) contravenes section 42, 43 or 45, shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 200 rupees, and the canal or related work shall be restored to its former state at the offender’s expense. (2) The proprietors of the ground on, or adjoining which any contravention of sections 40, 42, 43 or 45 has occurred, shall jointly and severally, restore the canal or related work to its proper condition without prejudice to their right to recover the expenses from any person responsible.