Order of demolition

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Statutory text

(1) Where a notice under sub-section (1) of section 53 has been served upon the owner, occupier or person in-charge of the development and the time specified in the notice for the removal of such development has expired, and the notice has not been complied with, the Authority may issue an order in writing directing the person to vacate the premises within a specified time.
(2) If the premises are not vacated within the time specified in the order under sub-section (1), the Authority or an officer authorised by the Authority in this behalf may direct the police officer to evict such person and to remove the unauthorised development, and the expenses of such removal shall be recovered from the owner, occupier or person in-charge of the development as arrears of land revenue or in such other manner as may be prescribed.
(3) The Authority shall have the power to seal the premises where the unauthorised development has taken place.
(4) (a) The Authority may, instead of passing an order of demolition, accept a compromise fee as prescribed.
- (b) The Authority may also compound cases where an order of demolition has been passed.

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