OBSTRUCTION OF OWNER BY OCCUPIER

OBSTRUCTION OF OWNER BY OCCUPIER.—

1. (1) Where the occupier of any building or land prevents the owner from carrying out any work in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Secretary may, by 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. (2) Such owner shall, for the period during which he is prevented as aforesaid, be exempt from any fine or penalty to which he would otherwise have become liable by reason of default in executing such works.