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257. When as a result of any inspection or examination under section 255 the 1 [Municipal Commissioner] finds that any drain, ventilation-shaft or pipe, cesspool, house-gully, water-closet, privy, latrine, urinal or bathing or washing place is not in good order or condition or except when the same has been erected by or under the order of the 1 [Municipal Commissioner], if it has been constructed in contravention of any of the provisions of this Act or the rules or byelaws or of any enactment for the time being in force, the 1 [Municipal Commissioner] may require the owner by written notice to remove the defect in such manner as he may, subject to any rules or bye-laws in force, direct.