Amendment status not verified — confirm the current text below against the official source.
(1) In any case in which the erection of a building or any other work connected therewith has been commenced or is being carried on unlawfully, the Chairman may, by written notice, require the owner or the person carrying on such erection or unlawful work to discontinue the same forthwith, pending further proceedings as respects such unauthorised construction. (2) If any notice issued under sub-section (1) is not duly complied with, the Chairman may, with the assistance of the police or any employee of the Municipality, if necessary, take such steps as he may deem fit to stop the continuance of the unlawful work. (3) If it appears to the Chairman that it is necessary, in order to prevent the continuation of the unlawful work, to depute any police or employee of the Municipality to watch the premises, the cost of providing the same shall be borne by the person to whom the said notice was addressed.