15.(1) [Omitted by section 3 and 2nd Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973).] (2) The cost of the work, or any portion thereof may be advanced by the Government, or by any local authority, or any person, or security for such cost to the satisfaction of the Collector may given by the local authority or person concerned. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Basic Democracies Order, 1959, it shall be lawful for a ¹[Zilla Board] to make any payment referred to in sub-section (2) from the district fund.