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← Sewerage and Drainage Act 1999

Sewerage and Drainage Act 1999 s 21

s 21 Board may construct stormwater drainage systems

21.—(1) The Board may —(a) cause to be made, constructed and maintained any stormwater drainage system or drain; and (b) enlarge and alter or otherwise improve any stormwater drainage system or drain.[Act 38 of 2024 wef 01/03/2025] (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the Board may —(a) carry the drainage system across, through, along or under any premises or any cellar, basement or vault of any building; and (b) carry out any works requisite for, or incidental to, the purposes of subsection (1).[Act 38 of 2024 wef 01/03/2025] (3) Unless section 43(2) applies, an authorised officer may enter any premises to execute any work necessary for the purposes of subsection (1) only after giving notice in accordance with section 44.[12/2015] [Act 38 of 2024 wef 01/03/2025] (4) In carrying out any works under this section, the Board must cause as little damage as possible, and must make reasonable compensation for any damage done to any affected premises or building.[10/2012]

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