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Removal of buildings in dangerous state.- (1) If , in the opinion of the Commissioner, any building , wall, structure including under this expression any building, wall, parapet, pavement, floor, steps, railings, door or window frames or shutters or roof or other structure and anything affixed to or projecting from or resting on any building, wall, parapet or other structure, or any tree standing thereon is in dangerous state, the Commissioner may by a notice in writing , require the occupier or owner thereof forthwith either to demolish or remove the building, wall, structure or any such tree or cause such repairs to be made there to as he considers necessary for the public safety; and if the danger appears to him to be imminent, he may forthwith take such steps as may be required to avert such danger, including the forcible removal without notice from such building of all the occupiers thereof and their property. (2) Any expenses incurred by the Commissioner under sub-section (1) shall be paid by the owner of the building, wall, structure, or anything affixed thereto. (3) Except with the permission in writing of the Commissioner no person shall without sufficient cause enter into or remain in any building from which the occupier and his property has been removed under sub-section (1). 311.Abandoned or unoccupied premises.- (1) If it appears to the Commissioner that any building or structure has been abandoned or is un- occupied and has become a resort of disorderly person or is by reason of its condition seriously detrimental to the amenities of the neighbourhood, the Commissioner may give a written notice to the owner of such building or structure if he is known and found to be a resident within the limits of the Municipality, or to any person who is known or believed to claim to be owner, if such person is resident within the limits of the Corporation and shall also affix a copy of the notice on some conspicuous part of the building or structure requiring all persons having any right or interest therein to take such order with the said building or structure as may, in the opinion of the Commissioner, be necessary to prevent the same from being resorted to as aforesaid or from being seriously detremental to the amenities of the neighbourhood.