Section 66:

66. Path to be left along canal (1) (a) A passage 3 feet wide at least shall be left on one or other side of every canal along its whole length, and the proprietor of the ground on which the passage is, shall keep it free from obstruction. R25 – 15 [Issue 5] Rivers and Canals Act (b) Paragraph (a) shall not apply where the canal has been carried underneath, or within 3 feet of, a building, or where a building has been erected on, or within 3 feet of, a canal. (2) (a) Subject to paragraph (b), where there are different proprietors on each side of a canal, the passage shall be left on each side, and each proprietor shall keep the passage on his own side free from obstruction. (b) Where the proprietors agree to have the passage on one side only, it shall be on the side so agreed and the proprietors shall be jointly and severally responsible for keeping it free from obstruction. (3) Where a proprietor fails to comply with this section— (a) the necessary passage shall be made or cleared of obstruction, as the case may be, at his expense, by any person authorised by the syndic, or by the corporation or other body administering the canal; and (b) he shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 20 rupees.