Power of Corporation to stop progress of building work unlawfully commenced or carried on.

(1) In any case in which the erection of a new building or any other work referred to in section 49, has been commenced, or is being carried on unlawfully as mentioned in that section, the Corporation may, by written notice, require the person carrying on such erection or other unlawful work to stop the same forthwith.

(2) If any notice issued under-sub-section (1) is not duly complied with, the Corporation may, with the assistance of the police, if necessary, take such steps as it may deem necessary in order to stop the continuance of such unlawful work.

(3) The Corporation, if it considers necessary, may depute any municipal officer to watch the premises in order to prevent the continuance of the unlawful work.

(4) Where any person after receipt of the notice under sub-section (1), fails to comply with the said notice and carries on any work relating to the erection of a new building or any other work, the Corporation may demolish or remove such unlawful work and recover the expenses of such demolition or removal from the owner in accordance with the provisions of section 49K.