Note 107 — SECTION XVI. RAILWAYS AND CANALS.
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The Clause in the Regulation of Railways Act, 1873, as to the maintenance of canals is as follows:—
Every Railway Company owning or having the management of any canal or part of a canal shall at all times keep and maintain such canal or part, and all the reservoirs, works and conveniences thereto belonging, thoroughly repaired and dredged, and in good working condition, and shall preserve the supplies of water to the same so that the whole of such canal or part, may be at all times kept open and navigable for the use of all persons desirous to use and navigate the same without any unnecessary hindrance, interruption, or delay.