Power to regulate excavations.

(3) If any excavation is made, or any cesspool, tank, pond, well, or pit is dug, in contravention of the order under sub-section (1), the Chief Municipal Officer may, by a notice, in writing, require the owner or the occupier of the land, on which such excavation is made or such cesspool, tank, pond, well, or pit is dug, to fill it up with earth or other material approved by him.