Removal of obstruction over existing water main or connecting pipe
33.—(1) Where the Board is of the opinion that any structure, object or any accumulation of any substance that exists above or in the vicinity of any main or connecting pipe belonging to the Board hinders or obstructs or is likely to hinder or obstruct access to such water main or connecting pipe, the Board may, by notice in writing direct —
(a)
the person to whom the structure, object or accumulation of substance belongs;
(b)
the person who caused the structure, object or accumulation of substance to be where it exists; or
(c)
the owner or occupier of the premises on which the structure, object or accumulation of substance exists,
to remove the structure, object or accumulation of substance within such time as may be specified in the notice.
(2) Where the person on whom a notice under subsection (1) has been served fails to comply with it —
(a)
he shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both; and
(b)
the Board may —
(i)
take all steps as it thinks necessary to secure the removal of the structure, object or accumulation of substance; or
(ii)
relocate or divert the water main or connecting pipe,
and recover any costs reasonably incurred by it from such person.