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Power of eznctiotz tv be exercised only by the competent authortty.-Wbere • the competent authority 1\ satisfied either upon a representation from the owner of a buildmg or otherwise that the occupants of the bUtldmg have not vacated it in pursuance of any nouce, order or direction issued or given bv the authority, the authority sh1ll, by order, direct the evtction of the occu· A pants from the building in such manner and \\' i hin such time as may be W' specified in the order : · Provided that before making any order under this section thl! com· petent authority sha11 give a reasonable opportunity to the occupants of the 1 buildmg to show cause why they should not be evicted therefrom.