Section 239(3)(a) in Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994
(a)to require by notice, the owner or occupier of any land or building which is a nuisance to the neighbourhood on account of -(i)its insanitary conditions; or(ii)the collection of any drainage, filth or stagnant water thereon; or(iii)the existence of will or noxious vegetation thereon; or(iv)the presence of poisonous reptiles or other harmful animals or insect.