Precaution in case of dangerous structures.

(1) If any structure is deemed by the Municipality to be in ruinous state and dangerous to the passers-by or to the occupiers of neighbouring structures, the Municipality may by notice require the owner or the occupier to fence off, take down, secure or repair such structure to prevent any danger therefrom within such period as may be specified in the notice. (2) If immediate action is necessary, the Municipality shall, before giving such notice or before the period specified in the notice expires, fence off, take down, secure or repair such structure or fence off a pat of any street or take such temporary measures as it may think fit to prevent danger, and the cost of doing so shall be recoverable from the owner or the occupier as an arrear of tax under this Act. (3) If, in the opinion of the Municipality, the structure, as aforesaid is iinminently dangerous to the immates thereof, it shall order immediate evacuation thereof, and any person disobeying the order may be removed with the help of police, if necessary.