289. Proceedings if any occupier opposes the execution of the Act.
- If the occupier of any building or land prevents the owner thereof from carrying into effect in respect of such building or land any of the provisions of this Act after notice of his intention so to carry them into effect has been given by the owner to such occupier, any Magistrate, upon proof thereof and upon application of the owner, may make an order in writing requiring such occupier to permit the owner to execute all such works with respect to such building or land as may be necessary for bringing into effect the provisions of this Act and may also, if he thinks fit, order the occupier to pay the owner the cost relating to such application or order; and if after the expiration of eight days from the date of the order, such occupier continues to refuse to permit such owner to execute such work, such occupier shall, for every day during which he so continues to refuse, be punished with fine which shall not be less than one thousand rupees but which may extend to two thousand rupees, and 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 such work.
