Section 215. Penalty for discharging sewage on public street, etc.

215. In specified areas, whenever the water of a sink, sewer or cesspool or any other offensive matter is allowed to flow, drain or be put upon a public street or place, or into a sewer or drain not set apart for the purpose without the permission in writing of the 1[Zila Panchayat] or in contravention of any condition prescribed in such permission, the owner or occupier of the land or buildings from which such water or offensive matter flows, drains or is put, shall be liable upon conviction, to a fine which may extend to twenty rupees.