Section 53: Issuance of stop-work order for unauthorised development, etc.

Where it appears to the Control Department that-(a) an unauthorised development is being carried out; or
(b)
where a development does not comply with a development permit issued by the Control Department, the Control Department shall issue a stop-work order pending the service of an enforcement notice on the owner, occupier or holder as specified in section Section 50 of this Act:
Provided that where the development or use is a minor development or use, the Control Department shall have the power to order the developer to alter, remove or discontinue the development or use without reference of the matter to a court of Law.