Power to seal unauthorized constructions

(1) It shall be lawful for the Chief Officer, at any time, before or after making the order of demolition or of the stoppage of the construction under section 184, to make an order directing the sealing of the premises in which such construction is being carried on or has been completed for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act, or for preventing any dispute as to the nature and extent of such constructions. (2) Where any premises in which any construction is being carried on has been sealed, the Chief Officer may, for the purpose of demolishing such construction in accordance with the provisions of this Act, order the seal to be removed. (3) No person shall remove such seal except— (a) Under an order made by the Chief Officer under sub-section (2); or (b) under an order of an Appellate Tribunal or the Government, made in appeal under this Act.