Section 67. Power to remove encroachments.

(1) Assistant Executive Engineer may, by order, require any person interfering with or encroaching upon any irrigation or hydraulic work to remove such interference or encroachment within the time specified in such order and if such person does not comply with such order, the Assistant Executive Engineer may remove the interference or encroachment at the expense of such defaulter and take such other action as may be necessary including the recovery of expenses incurred on removal of such interference or encroachment. (2) Assistant Executive Engineer may, if he deems necessary, seek the assistance of police force for removal of such interference or encroachment.