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(1) Where on receipt of a report from Fire Officer under sections 23 and 24, or suo- moto, it appears to the Director or any officer authorized by him that the condition of any building or premises is dangerous to life or property, he shall, without prejudice to any action taken under this Act, by order, require the person in possession or occupation of such building to remove them from such building forthwith. Power to seal buildings or premises. HARYANA GOVT. GAZ. (EXTRA.), APR. 8, 2022 (CHTR. 18, 1944 SAKA) 82 (2) If an order made by the Director or any officer authorized by him under sub-section (1) is not complied with, the Director or any officer authorized by him may direct- (i) to disconnect the supply of electricity of the building to concerned authority and such authority shall comply with said directions; (ii) to disconnect the water and sewer of the building or premises to the concerned authority and such authority shall comply with such directions; (iii) any police officer having jurisdiction in the area to remove such persons from the building and such officer shall comply with such directions. (3) After the removal of the persons under clause (iii) of sub-section (2), the Director or any other officer authorized by him in this behalf shall seal the building. (4) No person shall remove such seal except under an order made by the Director or any officer authorized by him. (5) Any person who removes such seal except under an order made by the Director or any officer authorized by him, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to twenty-five thousand rupees, or with both. Police officers and others to aid.