s 33 Removal of obstruction above or in vicinity of water installation
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 water installation belonging to the Board hinders or obstructs or is likely to hinder or obstruct access to the water installation, the Board may by written notice 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 the time specified in the notice. [11/2018; 13/2020] [Act 27 of 2023 wef 01/01/2024] (2) Where the person on whom a notice under subsection (1) has been served fails to comply with it —(a) the person 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 installation, and recover any costs reasonably incurred by it from the person. [13/2020] [Act 27 of 2023 wef 01/01/2024] (3) To avoid doubt, the Board may exercise its powers under subsection (2)(b) whether or not any proceedings have been started, or any conviction has been obtained, pursuant to subsection (2)(a).[Act 27 of 2023 wef 01/01/2024]