Obstruction of owner by occupier

(1) If the occupier of any building or land prevents the owner from carrying into effect in respect thereof any of the provisions of this Act the Chief Commissioner may by an order require the said occupier to permit the owner, within eight days from the date of service of such order, to execute all such works as may be necessary. (2) Such owner shall, for a period during which he is prevented as aforesaid, be exempted from any fine or penalty to which he might otherwise have become liable by reason of default, in executing such works.