Alteration or demolition of street made in breach of this Act

Alteration or demolition of street made in breach of this Act.- (1) If any person lays out or marks any street referred to in this Act without or otherwise than in conformity with the alignment of roads or orders of the Commissioner, the Commissioner, may, whether or not the offender be prosecuted under this Act, by notice require the offender to.-

1. (a) show sufficient cause, by a written statement signed by him and sent to the Commissioner on or before such day as may be specified in the notice why such street shall not be altered to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, or is such alteration be impracticable, why such street shall not be demolished; or
2. (b) appear before the Commissioner either personally or by duly authorised agent on such day at such time and place as may be specified in the notice, and show cause as aforesaid.

1. (2) If any person on whom such notice is served fails to show sufficient cause to the satisfaction of the Commissioner why such street shall not be so altered or demolished, the Commissioner may pass an order directing the alteration or demolition of such street.
2. (3) If such work is not carried out within the time specified in the notice, the Commissioner may, if he thinks fit, execute it and the expenses incurred shall be paid by the khatadar referred to in sub-section (1) as property tax arrears to the Corporation.