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(1) The Prescribed Authority, either on its own motion or upon a complaint received or upon reference made to him, may, by an order in writing and without giving any prior notice, prohibit any nuisance being caused or prevent any such activity, process, operation being carried out, if in his opinion, the same has damaged or deteriorated or is likely to damage or affect adversely to pilgrimage tourism potentiality of the Pilgrimage Tourism development area, and pass such interim orders as it deems fit. (2) If, in the opinion of the Prescribed Authority, despite the actions taken by him under sub- section (1) a nuisance is continued, he shall issue notice to the person responsible for such nuisance to remove such nuisance forthwith. (3) If the concerned person fails to comply with the directions under sub-section (1), the material thing or object of nuisance shall stand forfeited and vested in the State Government. (4) The expenses and costs incurred, if any, in removing or abating such nuisance, shall be recovered as an arrear of land revenue from the person who has caused such nuisance. District police to assist Ambaji Pilgrimage Tourism Authority. Appointment of Prescribed Authority. Prevention of nuisance. Power of Prescribed Authority to prohibit nuisance. PART IV ] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 12-10-2020 27-17 (5) Any property, thing, material or object, which is a nuisance under this Act, may be disposed of or dealt with by the State Government in the manner as it may deem fit. (6) Whoever causes the nuisance or abets the same or fails to comply with any order or directions given under this section, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees or both. (7) Any offence committed under sub-section (6) shall be cognizable and non-bailable.