Section 96

If on the application of a local authority it appears to the satisfaction of the Court of a Magistrate that the author of any nuisance affecting its area is not known or cannot be found, the Court may make an order permitting the local authority to execute such works as may be necessary and the cost of executing the works shall be a charge on the property on which the nuisance exists which may be registered in accordance with the provisions of the Land Ordinance [Cap. 68.].

Power to sell property removed in abating nuisance.