State Act
Section 267. Powers of Designated Officer to direct removal of person directing unlawful work.
The Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act
267. Powers of 1[Designated Officer] to direct removal of person directing unlawful work.— (1) If 2[the Designated Officer] is satisfied that the erection of any building or the execution of any such work as is described in section 254 has been unlawfully commenced or is being unlawfully carried on upon any premises he may, by written notice, require the person directing or carrying on such erection or execution to stop the same forthwith. (2) If such erection or execution is not stopped forthwith, the 3[Designated Officer] may direct that any person directing or carry on such erection or execution shall be removed from such premises by any police officer and may cause such steps to be taken as he may consider necessary to prevent the re-entry of such person on the premises without his permission. (3) The cost of any measure taken under sub-section (2) shall be paid by the said person.