Section 26: Power of eviction to be exceed only by the Competent Authority

26. Where the Competent Authority is satisfied upon representation by the owner of a building or upon other information in its possession that the occupants of the building have not vacated it in compliance with any notice, order or direction issued or given by it under this Act or the rules made thereunder it may, by order in writing, direct the eviction of the occupation therefrom in such manner and within such time as may be specified in the order and may, for this purpose, use or cause to be used such force, as may be necessary;

Provided that before making any order under this section, the Competent Authority shall afford reasonable opportunity to the occupants of the building to show cause against the order proposed.