Section 76. Removal of projections and obstructions

76. Removal of projections and obstructions. Bathing and Washing Places. 76. (1) It shall not be lawful, unless with the written permission of the committee, for the owner or occupier of any building in a public street to add to, or place against or in front of, the building any projection or structure overhanging, projecting into or encroaching on the street or into or on any drain, sewer or aqueduct therein. (2) The committee may, by notice, require the owner or occupier of any building to remove or alter any projection, encroachment or obstruction built or placed against or in front thereof if the same overhangs or projects into or encroaches on any public street, or projects into or encroaches on any drain, aqueduct or sewer in the street: Provided that, in the case of a projection, encroachment or obstruction being lawfully in existence at the time of the passing of this Act, the committee shall make reasonable compensation to any person who suffers damage by the removal or alteration. (3) The committee may give written permission to the owners or occupiers of buildings in public streets to put up open verandahs, balconies or rooms projecting from any upper storey thereof to an extent beyond the line of the plinth or basement-wall, and at a height from the level of the ground or street, to be specified in the written permission. Bathing and Washing Places. Bathing and washing places.