Power to remove unauthorized constructions

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(1) Where any building, immovable structure, or fixture has been erected, placed, or raised on public land by any unauthorized persons, the Deputy Commissioner, or the Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) under his control within his jurisdiction, shall serve a notice to such persons requiring them either to remove the said structure or to show cause as to why such removal should not be carried out within a time frame specified in the notice.
(2) If the reason provided is not found satisfactory, the Deputy Commissioner or subject to his control, the Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), within his jurisdiction, as the case may be, with prior approval of the Government, pass an order for removal of such unauthorized building, structure, or fixture from the public land. The cost incurred for such removal shall be borne by the unauthorized person or defaulter: Provided that, if, in the opinion of the Deputy Commissioner, or subject to his control, the Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), within his jurisdiction, such demolition of building or other structures is not in public interest and retention of such buildings or structures is in public interest, he may make valuation of the building which may be paid by the concerned public authority.

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