2. Liability for costs, apportionment and recovery thereof
Apportionment amongst owners of lands
49. At such or any subsequently adjourned inquiry, the Deputy Commissioner shall charge the owners concerned with the total amount payable and shall apportion the same amongst them, either-
(a) rateably in proportion to the respective benefits derived by such lands from such repairs or works; or
(b) in proportion to the areas of lands benefited or protected thereby.
