76. Proceedings if an occupier opposes the execution of works
Feedback & supportIf 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, a Magistrate’s Court, upon proof thereof and upon application of the owner, may make an order in writing, 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 and may also, if it thinks fit, order the occupier to pay to the owner the costs relating to the application or order.
occupier
“occupier” means the person in occupation of the premises in respect of which the word is used 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;
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, for every day during which he so continues to refuse, be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $100, and every such owner during the continuance of such refusal shall be discharged from any penalties to which he might otherwise have become liable by reason of his default in executing the works.[113
owner
“owner” means the person for the time being receiving the rent of the premises in connection with which the word is used whether on his own account or as agent or trustee for any other person or as receiver or who would receive the rent if the premises were let to a tenant and shall for the purposes of section 40 include a mortgagee not in possession and includes the person whose name is entered in the Valuation List authenticated under section 15 of the Property Tax Act;