8. Power to enter on land for purposes of constructing, repairing or maintaining mains and waterworks

Subject as provided in this section, wherever it is necessary to do so for the purpose of making, constructing, providing, repairing or maintaining any mains or other waterworks under this Act, the Authority may lay, place or carry on, under or over any land, other than State land, mains and other waterworks, paying reasonable compensation to all persons interested for any disturbance, damage or disability that may be caused thereby.

Before entering on any land for the purpose specified in subsection (1), the Authority shall, except in the case of urgency, give notice to the owner or occupier of such land, stating as fully and accurately as possible the nature and extent of the acts intended to be done, and informing the owner or occupier of the provisions of subsection (4).

Such notice is deemed to be properly given if sent by registered post or left at the usual or last known place of abode of the person to whom it is to be given, or, if the usual or last known place of abode of such person cannot be ascertained, by fixing the notice conspicuously on some part of the land.

If any objection or dispute arises in respect of the acts intended to be done, or the amount or apportionment of compensation under subsection (1), the acts or the amount or apportionment shall be summarily ascertained and determined by a Court of a Magistrate, subject to an appeal to the High Court.