Part IV Local Authorities
59 Default.
1
Where a local authority fail to execute or enforce any of the provisions of this Act, or of an order of the Minister, the appropriate Minister may by order empower a person named in that order—
a
to execute and enforce those provisions; or
b
to procure their execution and enforcement.
2
The expenses incurred under any such order or in respect of any such default by or on behalf of the appropriate Minister shall be expenses of the local authority, and
a
the treasurer or other proper officer of the local authority shall pay the amount of such expenses to the appropriate Minister on demand; and
b
in default of payment a person appointed by the appropriate Minister to sue in that behalf may recover the amount of such expenses from the local authority.
3
For the purposes of this section an order of the Minister shall be conclusive in respect of any default, amount of expenses, or other matter stated or appearing in it.
4
The provisions of this section are without prejudice to the right or power of the appropriate Minister, or any other authority or any person, to take any other proceedings for requiring a local authority to execute or enforce any of the provisions of this Act or of an order of the Minister.