Singapore legislation
Clause 24
Clause 24
Storm water drainage system not to be constructed or altered without Director’s certificate or approval
(1)
No person shall construct, alter, discontinue or close up any storm water drainage system or drain without obtaining in respect of those works a clearance certificate or the approval of the Director under section 34.
(2)
Where any storm water drainage system or drain has been constructed, altered, discontinued or closed up in contravention of subsection (1), the Director may serve upon any person specified in subsection (3) a notice requiring him to demolish or make good the storm water drainage system to its original condition 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)any person who did or caused or permitted to be done any of the acts referred to in subsection (1);
the owner or occupier of the premises to which the storm water drainage system or drain referred to in subsection (2) belongs or for the use of which it is maintained;
any person having power to construct, alter or demolish the storm water drainage system or drain 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.