Clause 54

Where an order for the demolition of a dwelling-house has been made under the provisions of subsection (1) of section 53 of this Act, the owner thereof shall, within the time mentioned in such order, take down and remove the dwelling-house and, if the order for demolition so directs and to the extent therein mentioned, destroy the materials thereof.

If the owner fails therein, the Commissioner or any person authorised by him in writing in that behalf shall proceed to take down and remove the building and, if necessary, destroy the materials, and may recover the costs of such work from the owner.

The provisions of section 122 of this Act shall apply to any sum recoverable from any owner under this section.