(1)
If, from the report of any person appointed by [the [State] [The words 'Provincial Government' were substituted for the words 'Government', by the Adaptation of Indian Laws Order in Council.] Government] under section 264 to inspect the Vehar water works, it shall appear to [the [State] [The words 'Provincial Government' were substituted for the words 'Government', by the Adaptation of Indian Laws Order in Council.] Government] that any portion of the said water works is not in a sound and effective condition, [the [State] [The words 'Provincial Government' were substituted for the words 'Government', by the Adaptation of Indian Laws Order in Council.] Government] may, by notice under the signature of a Secretary to [the [State] [The words 'Provincial Government' were substituted for the words 'Government', by the Adaptation of Indian Laws Order in Council.] Government], require that the said portion of the said works be repaired, improved or otherwise rendered sound and effective, within a reasonable time to be prescribed in the notice.
(2)
The said notice shall be addressed to the corporation and to the Commissioner and it shall be incumbent on the corporation and on the Commissioner, within the limits of their respective powers, to give effect thereto. If effect be not given thereto [the [State] [The words 'Provincial Government' were substituted for the words 'Governor in Council' by the Adaptation of Indian Laws Order in Council.] Government] may cause the required work to be done and may direct that the expenses thereof shall be paid by the Commissioner.