Section 14
Damage to irrigation works by fire
ActIn forceProvision 14 of 30
Section 14
(1)
In any case in which damage is done to any irrigation works by fire originating on adjoining or neighbouring lands the cost of repairing such damage may be recovered from the owner or occupier of such lands by the officer in charge of such works by suit in any court of competent jurisdiction.
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(2)
In any such suit it shall not be necessary to prove the negligence of the defendant nor shall it be a defence that the fire was the result of accident.
Obstruction or damage