Removal of nuisances

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules framed thereunder, the local authority shall arrange for detection, inspection, allotment and removal of nuisance. (2) Every owner, lessee or occupier of the premises or other persons responsible for the causation of nuisances shall forthwith comply with the directions given by the local authority, failing which the local authority shall take remedial actions and realise expenses incurred from the owner, lessee, occupier or persons concerned and may in addition prosecute the offenders. (3) A local authority may take the remedial measures including closure of any cattle shed, stable, khatal, offensive trade from within or the vicinity of a residential area.