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Inserted by Act No.9 of 1978. Power to carry out remedial or preventive measures in emergent situations. [Act No.III of 1919] 7 (3) The Inspecting Officer shall by order in writing assess at the rate determined by the Collector under clause (b) of sub-section (1) the amount payable by an occupier in respect of the remedial or preventive measures or other steps taken under sub-section (2). (4) If any occupier fails to pay the amount assessed under sub-section (3) within the time determined under clause (b) of sub-section (1) the said amount shall be recoverable from him as if it were an arrear of land revenue. (5) Any occupier aggrieved by an order made under sub-section (3) may within thirty days from the date of communication to him of the order prefer an appeal to such authority as the State Government may specify in that behalf on the ground,- (i) that the assessment of the amount payable has not been in accordance with the rates determined by the Collector; (ii) that the amount assessed includes charges for items other than those mentioned in sub-clauses (i) and (ii) of clause (b) of sub-section (1); or (iii) that the charges for labour material or use of implements are unduly high. (6) On receipt of an appeal under sub-section (5) the appellate authority shall, after making such enquiry as it may deem proper and after giving the occupier an opportunity of making his representation pass such order thereon as it may deem fit and every such order shall be final.] 8 [Act No.III of 1919]