54. Order for demolition of dwelling-house unfit for habitation
Feedback & supportWhere a closing order has been made in respect of any dwelling-house and has not been cancelled by a subsequent order, the Commissioner, if of the opinion that —
dwelling-house
“dwelling-house” includes a building or tenement wholly or principally used, constructed or adapted for use for human habitation;
the dwelling-house has not been rendered fit for human habitation;
the necessary steps are not being taken with all due diligence to render it so fit; or
the continuance of the dwelling-house is dangerous or injurious to the health of the public or of the occupants of the neighbouring dwelling-houses,may make a complaint to a Magistrate’s Court, and such Court after hearing the complaint may make on the owner a summary order for the demolition of that dwelling-house within the time and date specified in such order.
The order may also contain a direction that the materials of the dwelling-house or any part of such materials shall be destroyed.[55