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15. (1) Where any building is erected otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance the Building Authority may by order in writing served on the owner of such building require—
 * (a) the demolition of the building; or
 * (b) such alteration of the building as may be necessary to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance, and
 * (c) in either case specify the time within which such requirements are to be complied with.

(2) If such order be not complied with, the Building Authority may demolish or alter or cause to be demolished or altered such building, and the cost thereof shall be recoverable from the owner.

(3) The Building Authority may sell or otherwise dispose of any materials resulting from such demolition or alteration carried out by him, but shall account to the owner for such sum as seems proper in the opinion of the Building Authority.

16. (1) One month’s notice in writing in the prescribed form shall be given to the Building Authority of any intended material change in the use of a building by the person intending to carry out or authorizing the carrying out of such change.

(2) Where in the opinion of the Building Authority any building is not suitable by reason of its construction for its present or intended use, he may by order in writing served on the owner or occupier—
 * (a) within one month of the receipt of a notice under subsection (1) prohibit such intended use; or
 * (b) require the owner or occupier to discontinue such present use of the building within one month from the service of the order:

Provided that the Building Authority may permit by notice in writing such building works as he deems necessary for the purpose of rendering the building suitable for its present or intended use.