329   Temporary stop work order

The Minister may, by order in writing served on:

(a)  any landholder on whose land is situated a water supply work or drainage work, or

(b)  any person having the control or management of such a work, or

(c)  any person by whom a controlled activity is being carried out,

direct the landholder or person to cease using the work, or to cease the activity, in any circumstances in which the Minister considers that the public interest requires such a direction to be given.