If the Collector or officer authorised under section 6 is opposed or impeded in doing anything directed or permitted by this Act, he shall, if a Magistrate, enforce compliance, and, if not a Magistrate, he shall apply to a Magistrate 1[or (within any area for which a Commissioner of Police] has been appointed) to the Commissioner of Police and such Magistrate or Commissioner (as the case may be) shall enforce compliance.

If the Collector or officer authorised under section 6 is opposed or impeded in doing anything directed or permitted by this Act, he shall, if a Magistrate, enforce compliance, and, if not a Magistrate, he shall apply to a Magistrate 1[or (within any area for which a Commissioner of Police] has been appointed) to the Commissioner of Police and such Magistrate or Commissioner (as the case may be) shall enforce compliance.