Malaysia legislation

Section 52

of *STREET, DRAINAGE AND BUILDING ACT 1974

Section 52

(2)

If it appears to the local authority that a group or block of premises, whether contiguous, adjacent, detached or semi-detached should be drained in combination, the local authority may order that the waters other than sewage from such group or block of premises shall be carried off by a combined operation.

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(3)

Where it appears to the local authority that any such drains, culverts, gutters and water courses require altering, enlarging, repairing or cleansing, it may by notice served on the owner or owners of the premises require him to effect such works.

(4)

Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or fails to comply with the requirements of any notice or order shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand ringgit and shall also be liable to a further fine not exceeding one hundred ringgit for every day that the offence is continued after conviction.

(5)

Where any person being required under the foregoing subsections fails to provide such drains, gutters, culverts or water courses or fails to comply with any notice or order under this section, the local authority may enter into his premises and execute such works and the cost and expenses of such works shall be recoverable by the local authority in the manner hereinafter provided.

Local authority to repair and alter and may discontinue surface and storm water drains, etc.