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After section 129 of the Principal Act, the following sections 129 A, 129 B and 129 C and 129 D shall be inserted, namely:- "129 A. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any provision of this Act, it shall be lawful for the Council or any Panchayat at any time, before or after the making an order of demolition under relevant sections or of each of the construction or erection of any building or execution of any work under relevant sections, to pass an order directing sealing of such construction or erection or work or of the premises, in which the construction or erection or work is being carried on or has been completed in the manner prescribed by rules, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act or settling any dispute as to the nature and extent of such erection or work: Provided that no order for such sealing or stopping under subsection (1) shall be made unless the person is given a reasonable opportunity of being heard for show cause within a period of three days why such order shall not be made. (2) Where any construction or erection or work, or any premises in which any construction or erection or work is being carried on, has or have been sealed or stopped the Council or the Nagar Panchayat, as the case may be, may for the purpose of demolishing such construction or erection or work in accordance with the provisions of this Act, order such stoppage or seal to be removed. (3) Any person aggrieved by an order under sub-section (1) may prefer an appeal to the Appellate Tribunal for modifying or cancelling such order within the period mentioned in the order made under sub-section (1). 129 B. Subject to the provisions of Section 129 of this Act, the building which was constructed with permission of the Council or Nagar Panchayat, as the case may be, before coming into operation of this section 129 or 129A, shall be ordered to be demolished or altered if the roof of the building including its height is fit for human habitation and also not in violation of structural standard except minor alteration or orientation of the building respecting doors, windows, opening, balcony, terrace, etc., as per specification framed by the Council. The owner or occupier shall make such minor alteration or orientation of the building within three months from the date of receipt of notice with specification from the Council or Nagar Panchayat as the case may be. Explanation : the word "minor alteration or orientation of the building" shall include water sink, dining, kitchen, toilet, fixing of iron grill, ventilators, natural light system and such other relative items against danger."