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L. S. NO. 2 TO GAZETTE NO. 19/2003 :(c) prohibit a person from causing, permitting or suffering the relevant fire hazard to recur.

(4) If—
 * (a) the person in respect of whom a fire hazard order is made so requires; or
 * (b) the magistrate making the order considers it desirable,

that order shall specify the works to be carried out by that person for the purpose of abating, or of preventing the recurrence of, the fire hazard to which the order relates.

(5) A fire hazard order is in addition to any penalties imposed in respect of an offence under section 9.

11. Prohibition order

(1) Subject to subsection (2), a magistrate may, on a sworn information by the Director, make a prohibition order in the form of Form 3 in Schedule 1 in respect of any premises to which a fire hazard abatement notice relates prohibiting the use of the premises for the purposes specified in the order.

(2) A magistrate may not make a prohibition order unless the Director proves to the satisfaction of the magistrate—
 * (a) that not less than 24 hours have elapsed since a notice in writing stating the intention of the Director to swear an information for the purpose of subsection (1) has been served either personally on or by registered post sent to the person on whom a fire hazard abatement notice was served;
 * (b) that the fire hazard to which the fire hazard abatement notice relates continues at the time when the Director swears the information;
 * (c) that the fire hazard—
 * (i) is a result of the structural character of the relevant premises; or
 * (ii) is a result of the location of the premises having regard to the nature of the area in which the premises are situated; and
 * (d) that the premises are being used for a purpose that may materially increase the likelihood of—
 * (i) fire or other calamity or danger to life or property resulting from the outbreak of fire; or
 * (ii) the occurrence of any other calamity in or on the premises.

(3) If a magistrate, on application, is satisfied that any premises in relation to which a prohibition order is in force has been rendered suitable for the use specified in the order, he may declare that fact and revoke the order.