Should any building, or any well, tank, reservoir, pool, depression or excavation, be, for want of sufficient repair, protection or enclosure dangerous to the persons dwelling or working therein or in the neighbourhood or to persons passing by, the municipality may, by notice, require the owner or occupier thereof to repair, protect or enclose the same and should appear it to be necessary in order to prevent imminent danger, it shall forthwith take such steps to avert the danger as may be necessary.
Section 116: Power to require buildings, wells, tanks etc. to be secured.
The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Act, 2000Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 20 of 2000
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Act, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section | 116 |
| Marginal note | Power to require buildings, wells, tanks etc. to be secured. |
| Jurisdiction | Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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