Power to remove obstructions

(1) The Flood Zoning Authority may, in accordance with the provisions of this Act, within such time as may be specified, direct any owner or occupier of land to do any act or to remove any unauthorised obstruction within such time as may be specified by it and such owner or occupier shall do such act or remove the obstruction. (2) If the owner or occupier fails to comply with the order of the Flood Zoning Authority within the time specified under sub-section (1), the Flood Zoning Authority may cause the act to be performed or cause the obstruction to be removed. (3) All expenses incurred by the Flood Zoning Authority under this section shall be recovered from such owner or occupier as arrears of land revenue.