Closure, removal, etc., of works in certain case

Closure, removal, etc., of works in certain case

1. (1) . If any house-sewer, ventilation shaft or pipe, cess-pool, house-gully, privy, urinal or bathing or washing place in any premises is found on examination and inspection by the authorised authority to be not in good order or condition, or constructed in contravention of any of the provisions of this Act or any regulation or instrument made thereunder, the authorised authority may by written notice require the owner of the premises.
   • (a) . to close or remove the same or any encroachment there-upon; or
   • (b) . to renew, repair, cover, recover, trap, ventilate, pave and pitch, flush or cleanse or take such other action as it may think necessary in this regard.
2. (2) . In any such case, the authorised authority may, forthwith and without notice.
   • (a) . close or demolish any house-sewer by which sewage, offensive matter or polluted water is carried through, from, into, or upon any premises in contravention of any of the provisions of this Act or any regulation or instrument made thereunder; or
   • (b) . clear, cleanse, or open out any house-sewer which is choked, blocked or in any way obstructed.