Singapore legislation

Clause 45

of Street Works Bill

Clause 45

Proceedings if occupier opposes execution of works

(1)

If the occupier of any premises prevents the owner thereof from carrying into effect in respect of the premises any of the provisions of this Act after notice of his intention to do so has been given by the owner to that occupier, the Authority may, upon proof thereof and upon application of the owner, make an order requiring the occupier to permit the owner to execute all such works with respect to the premises as are necessary for carrying into effect the provisions of this Act.

(2)

If after the expiration of 8 days from the date of the order the occupier continues to refuse to permit the owner to execute the works, the occupier shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $200 for every day during which the offence was committed, and every such owner during the continuance of the offence shall be discharged from any penalties to which he might otherwise have become liable by reason of his default in executing the works.

Clause 45 — Street Works Bill | laws.sg