25. Penalty for default
Feedback & supportAny owner or occupier of any premises, on whom any order made under section 9 has been served, who refuses, fails or neglects to comply with any of the terms thereof shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both, and to a further fine not exceeding $100 for every day during which the offence continues after conviction.
owner
“owner” means the person for the time being receiving the rent of any premises, whether on his own account or as agent or trustee or as receiver, or who would receive the same if the land or house comprised in the premises were let to a tenant, and includes the Government;
No owner or occupier shall be punishable under this section for neglect to comply with any order in respect of which he has appealed as provided in section 17 unless the order has been confirmed on appeal. [21
occupier
“occupier” means the person in occupation of any premises or having the charge, management or control thereof either on his own account or as agent of another person, but does not include a lodger;