There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Drainage (Northern Ireland) Order 1973, Paragraph 8.
8.—(1) Without prejudice to paragraphs 5 to 7, the Ministry may, where it is satisfied that the free flow of any water is obstructed or diminished, or the passage of fish is prevented or impeded, by any work done by any person in contravention of paragraph 1( c)—N.I.
(a)alter or remove any such work; and
(b)recover from that person the expenses incurred in doing so.
(2) Where the banks of any watercourse are damaged from any cause, the Ministry may, without prejudice to any other remedy, repair the banks and may recover the cost thereof from any person responsible for the damage.
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