s 37 Trees and plants obstructing traffic
37. Where the Commissioner is satisfied that any tree or plant, whether or not dead or dying, on any premises adjoining a street, railway or rapid transit system or any part thereof —(a) is likely, by falling or otherwise, to obstruct the traffic on the street, railway or rapid transit system or endanger the lives or property of travellers thereon; or (b) is obstructing or is likely, in any way, to obstruct the view of —(i) any motorist on the street; or (ii) any operator of the railway or rapid transit system, the Commissioner may serve an enforcement notice requiring the occupier of the premises to take such measures (including cutting the tree or plant or any part of it) as the Commissioner thinks fit within the time specified in the notice.