Section 257U(2) in Chennai City Municipal Corporation Act, 1919
(2)The commissioner may, at any time, cause a notice to be served upon such owner requiring him so to maintain such streets, passages, drains, common bathing arrangements, common privy accommodation, means of lighting, means of water-supply and other works:Provided that any convenience made by the owner of a building or hut for his own use shall, subject to such notice as aforesaid, be maintained by him and not by the owner of the cheri or hutting ground.