(1) Any occupier aggrieved by an order under sub-section (3) of section 7 may, within thirty days from the date of service of the order, prefer an appeal to the 9[Secretary of the local authority] or such other authority as the Government may specify in that behalf on the ground that the charges for labour, material or use of implements or equipments are unreasonably high.
(2) Any occupier aggrieved by an order made under sub-section (3) of section 8 may, within thirty days from the date of service of the order, prefer an appeal to 10[Secretary of the local authority] or such other authority as the Government may specify in that behalf on the ground—
(i) that the assessment of the amount payable has not been made in accordance with the rates fixed by the District Collector; or
(ii) that the amount assessed includes charges other than the item mentioned in sub-clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 8; or 8 Substituted by Act 16 of 2000 (w.e.f. 12-05-2000).
9 Substituted by Act 16 of 2000 (w.e.f. 12-05-2000).
10 Substituted by Act 16 of 2000 (w.e.f. 12-05-2000).
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(iii) that the charges for labour, material or use of implements or equipments are unreasonably high.
(3) On receipt of an appeal under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), 11[Secretary of the local authority] or other authority as the case may be, shall, after making such enquiry as he or it may deem fit and giving the occupier an opportunity of being heard, pass such order thereon as he or it may deem fit.
(4) Every order passed under sub-section (3) shall be final and shall not be called in question in any court of law.