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(1) Where a building or a part of a building has been erected or is used in contravention of this Act, the District Assembly shall give notice to the person responsible for the building directing that person to take the required remedial action before the date specified in the notice which date shall not be more than twelve months after the date of the notice.

(2) Despite subsection (1), the District Assembly may, in exceptional circumstances, extend the date pursuant to a written application by the person concerned.

(3) Where the person responsible for the building fails to comply with the notice, the District Assembly shall take appropriate enforcement measures as prescribed by the Regulations and Guidelines.

(4) A person who is dissatisfied with an enforcement measure taken by the District Assembly under subsection (3) may appeal to the Regional Coordinating Council.