Singapore legislation

Clause 15

Building, etc., not to be erected over, across or adjacent to any sewer or sewerage system without Director’s certificate or approval

(1)

Except as otherwise provided in section 38, no person shall erect or cause or permit to be erected any building or structure over, across or adjacent to any sewer or sewerage system without obtaining in respect of those works a clearance certificate or the approval of the Director under section 34.

(2)

Where any building or structure has been erected in contravention of subsection (1), the Director may serve upon any person specified in subsection (3) a notice requiring him to demolish the building or structure within such time as may be specified in the notice.

(3)

The notice referred to in subsection (2) may be served on all or any of the following persons:

(a)

the person who did or caused or permitted to be done any of the acts referred to in subsection (1);

(b)

the owner or occupier of the building or structure referred to in subsection (2);

(c)

any person having power to demolish the building or structure referred to in subsection (2).

(4)

Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000.

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