(1)

When a demolition order in respect of an obstructive building or any part thereof has been made under section 378-E, the Commissioner may specify and declare to [the Standing Committee] [These words were substituted for the words 'the Mayor-in-Council' by Maharashtra 27 of 1999, Section 157, (w.e.f. 23-4-1999).] the properties of which the building or part of a building intended to be demolished is in his opinion obstructive, and shall serve a notice to that effect upon the owner or owners of each of such specified properties.

(2)

For the purpose of enquiry under this section the Commissioner shall have the like powers as are conferred on him by section 155, and every person required to make or deliver a statement under this sub-section shall be deemed to be legally bound to do so within the meaning of sections 175 and 176 of the Indian Penal Code.

(3)

The Commissioner may declare the sum apportioned to each property under this section in respect of its increase in value to be improvement expenses incurred for the benefit of such property and the same shall thereupon be a charge upon such property and shall be recoverable in the same manner as expenses declared to be improvement expenses under section 494.