Restriction on building, etc., in slum areas

(1) The prescribed authority may, by notification direct that no person shall erect any building in a slum area except with the previous permission in writing of such authority. (2) Every notification issued under sub-section (1) shall cease to have effect on the expiration of two years from the date thereof except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such cesser. (3) Every person desiring to obtain permission referred to in sub-section (1) shall make an application in writing to the prescribed authority, in such form and containing such information in respect of the erection of the building to which the application relates as may be prescribed. (4) On receipt of such application, the prescribed authority, after making such enquiry as it considers necessary shall, by order in writing,- (a) either grant the permission subject to such terms and conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order; or (b) refuse to grant such permission: Provided that before making an order refusing such permission, the applicant shall be given an opportunity to show cause why the permission should not be refused. (5) Nothing contained in sub-section (1) shall apply to,- (a) any works of improvement required to be executed by a notice under sub-section (1) of section 6 or in pursuance of an undertaking given under sub-section (2) of section 9; or (b) the erection of any building in any area in respect of which a notification has been issued under sub-section (1) of section 11.