8.—(1) Where the authorised works are abandoned or suffered to fall into decay the Secretary of State may by notice in writing require LWFL at its own expense either to repair and restore the authorised works or any part thereof, or to remove the works and restore the site to its former condition, to such an extent and within such limits as may be specified in the notice.
(2) If, on the expiration of 30 days from the date when a notice under this article is served upon LWFL, it has failed to comply with the requirements of the notice, the Secretary of State may execute the work specified in the notice and any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State in so doing shall be recoverable from LWFL.