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(1) The Commission may on the advice of a District Assembly by notice in writing require a person-

(a) who has constructed or extended, or caused to be constructed or extended any works contrary to any conditions under which the person was required or authorised to effect the construction or extension; or

(b) whose water right in respect of which any works in existence have been terminated under the provisions of this Act or has otherwise come to an end, to modify, demolish or destroy the works within such period not being less than thirty days, as may be specified in the notice.

(2) Where a person fails to comply with a notice served on him under subsection (1), the Commission may cause the works to be modified, demolished or destroyed and recover the cost of the modification, demolition or destruction from the person in default by civil suit.