83. Order for demolition of house unfit for habitation

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.

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 not exceeding one hundred ringgit for each day during the period of his default.

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.