Encroachments upon streets.

(1) Whoever without the written permission of the Municipality builds or erects any immovable encroachment upon the ground level of any street or on a sewer, drain or water-course in a municipal area, or builds or makes any immovable overhanging structure projecting into a street at a point above the base ground level, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to fifty rupees. (2) The Municipality may, by notice require the owner or occupier of any building to remove or alter such immovable encroachment or overhanging structure as aforesaid and no compensation shall be claimable in respect of such removal or alteration.