Power to seal buildings or premises

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(1) Where, as per order, notification and rules, passed, issued and made under Section 12 and 13, as the case may be or suo-moto, it appears to the competent authority that the condition of any building or premises is dangerous to life or property, he shall, without prejudice to any action taken under this Act and after giving a reasonable opportunity of hearing, by order, require the person in possession or occupation of such building or premises, to remove themselves from such building or premises forthwith and seal the building or premises if required, in the manner as may be prescribed by the rules.
(2) If an order under sub-section (1) is not complied with, the competent authority may direct any police officer to remove such persons from the building or premises and such officer shall comply with such directions.

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