(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (7) of section 11, the competent authority may at any time after the land has been cleared of the buildings in accordance with a slum clearance order but before the work of redevelopment of that land has been commenced by the owner, by order, determine to re-develop the land if thatauthority is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest to do so.
(2) Where land has been cleared of the buildings in accordance with a slum clearance order, the competent authority, if it is satisfied that the land has been, or is being, re-developed by the owner thereof in a contravention ofplans approved by the authority or any restrictions or conditions imposed under sub-section (7) of section 11 or has not been re-developed within the time, if any, specified under, such conditions, may, by order, determine to redevelop the land:
Provided that before passing such order, the owner shall be given a reasonable opportunity to show cause why the order should not be passed.
CHAPTER V ACQUISITION OF LAND