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Pradeshiya Sabhas Act (No. 15 of 1987) - Sect 92

Power Pradeshiya Sabha to direct removal of latrine or closure of cesspit

92.
(1) The Pradeshiya Sabha or any officer authorized by the Pradeshiya Sabha for that purpose may by written notice require the owner or occupier of any house or buildings or land within the limits of a Pradeshiya Sabha on which is situated a latrine or cesspit which, in the opinion of the Pradeshiya Sabha or the officer, is structurally defective or unsuitable for the -purpose to which it is put, or is liable to give rise to a nuisance, to repair, alter, reconstruct or remove the latrine or cesspit, or to substitute an earth-closet therefor.
(2) If any owner or occupier neglects for a period of one month after service of notice in that behalf under subsection (1), or within such other period as may be specified in the notice to repair, alter, reconstruct or remove the latrine or cesspit to which the notice relates, or to substitute an earth-closet therefor, he shall be guilty of an offence punishable with a fine not exceeding five hundred rupees.
(3) The Pradeshiya Sabha or the authorized officer may cause the latrine or cesspit referred to in subsection (2) to be repaired, altered, re-constructed-, or to be removed at d an earth-closet to be substituted therefor, and the e expenses incurred by the Pradeshiya Sabha or the officer in respect thereof shall be paid by the owner, and shall be recoverable as hereinafter provided.


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