Power to regulate structure

(1) If at any time it appears to the State Government that any structure in any notified area is in such a condition or constitutes such a hazard that it is likely to cause, accident or is leading to or constitutes a hazard to the health or safety of the inhabitants of the area or surrounding area, the State Government by notice direct the owner or occupier to: (a) repair, protect or enclose the structure in such manner as may be specified in the notice; (b) demolish the structure in such manner as may be specified in the notice. (2) Where it appears to the State Government that immediate action is necessary to prevent any imminent danger or hazard to the inhabitants of the area, the State Government or its nominee (not below the rank of a Gazetted Officer) may take immediate action and in such case it shall not be necessary to issue notice to the owner or occupier. If the State Government finds that any structure or part of the structure is a source of hazard to other structures or to any one, the State Government or its nominee may order to remove such structure or take such action to remove the hazard and recover the expenses of such removal or demolition from owner or occupier as the case may be. (3) After considering the facts and circumstances of a case, the Government is empowered to select such sites or lands for the construction of building for the purpose of the people in the State and also to acquire the land for the purpose of the said interest including the removal of any hazardous building.