Section 114
Order for demolition of house unfit for habitation
of Local Authorities Ordinance, 1996
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(1)
Where a closing order has been made in respect of any dwelling house and the local authority is of the opinion that the continued existence of such dwelling house is dangerous or injurious to the health of the public or of the inhabitants of the neighbouring dwelling house it may make a complaint to a Magistrate’s Court, and such Court after hearing the complaint may make on the owner a summary order for the demolition of such dwelling house within a time specified in such order.
(2)
Any person who fails to comply with the summary order shall be guilty of an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine
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not exceeding one hundred ringgit for each day during the period of his default.
(3)
Where a person fails to comply with the provisions of a summary order the local authority may execute the order and may recover the cost of such work from the owner.