Precautions in case of dangerous trees

(1) If any tree or any branch of a tree or the fruit of any tree appears to the Commissioner to be likely to fall and thereby endanger any person or any structure, the Commissioner may by notice require the owner of the said tree to secure, lop or cut down the said tree or remove the fruit thereof so as to prevent any danger therefrom.

1. (2) If immediate action is necessary, the Commissioner shall himself before giving such notice or before the period of such notice expires secure, lop or cut down the said tree or remove the fruit thereof or fence off a part of any street or take such other temporary measures as he thinks fit to prevent danger, and the cost of doing so shall be recoverable from the owner of the tree in the manner provided in section 175.