Section 216 in The U.P. Kshettra Panchayats And Zila Panchayats Adhiniyam, 1961
216. Building unfit for human habitation.
(1)In a controlled rural area, should a building, or a room in a building, be in the opinion of the Zila Panchayat unfit for human habitation in consequence of the want of proper means of drainage or ventilation or otherwise, the Zila Panchayat may, by notice, prohibit the owner or occupier thereof from using the building or room for human habitation or suffering it to be so used either absolutely or unless, within a time to be specified in the notice, he effects such alteration therein as is prescribed in the notice.(2)Upon failure of a person to whom notice is issued under sub-section (1) to comply therewith, it shall be lawful for the Zila Panchayat to require by further notice the demolition of the building or room.
