State Act

The Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act.

3[233A. Vesting and maintenance of drains for sole use of properties.— Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 221 every drain which has been constructed. 4[laid], erected or set up, whether at the expenses of the corporation or not, or which is continued, for the sole use and benefit of any premises 5[or group of premises] shall— (a) notwithstanding anything contained in section 242, vest in the owner of such premises 6[or group of premises] on and from the thirtieth day of September 1905; and 7[(b) be provided with all such further appliances and fittings as may appear to the Commissioner necessary for the more effectual working of the same, and also be maintained in good repair and efficient condition by the owner of such premises or group of premises, and be from time to time flushed, cleaned and emptied by the Commissioner at the charge of the municipal fund.]