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3D. (1) Where it appears to the Authorised Officer or the Committee, as the case may be, that any hill is being cut or razed without obtaining the sanction under section 3C, or in breach of any of the terms or conditions subject to which sanction was granted under that section, he or it may, by a notice, direct the owner or the occupier of the hill to show cause, within such period, not being less than three days, as may be mentioned in the notice, why the cutting or razing of the hill should not be stopped.

(2) Where a person is asked by a notice under sub-section (1) to show cause why the cutting or razing of the hill should not be stopped, he shall stop such cutting or razing from the date the notice is served on him till an order is made under sub-section (3).

(3) Where, after considering the cause shown, if any, within the time mentioned in the notice and giving the person showing the cause a reasonable opportunity of being heard, or where no cause is shown within such time, the Authorised Officer or the Committee, as the case may be, after such enquiry as he or it deems fit, is satisfied that the hill has been or is being cut or razed without obtaining the sanction under section 3C or in breach of any of the terms and conditions subject to which sanction was granted under that section, he or it may, by order in writing stating reasons therefore, direct the owner and the occupier of the hill to stop the cutting or razing of the hill; and otherwise shall make an order vacating the notice.

(4) A notice or an order under the section shall be served in the prescribed manner.]