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Power to seal buildings or premises (1) Where, on receipt of a report from the Fire Officer under sub-section (5) of Section 24, or suomoto it appears to the Director 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 or premises to remove themselves from such building or premises forthwith. 54 The Nagaland Gazette, Part-V August 31, 2023 (2) If an order made by the Director under subsection (1) is not complied with, the Director may direct any police officer having jurisdiction in the area to remove such persons from the building or premises and such officer shalt comply with such directions. (3) After the removal of the persons under sub-section (1) or subsection (2), as the case may be, the Director shalt seat the building or premises. (4) No person shall remove such seal except under an order made by the Director, (5) Any person, who removes such seat except under an order made by the Director, 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. 57 Police officers and others to aid In fire-fighting operations or any other duties related to seizure, detention or removal of any goods involving risk of fire, it shalt be the duty of a police officer or employees of the police force to assist and aid the Director or such Fire Officer in performance of such duties under this Act.