Power of Government to direct reopening of place closed under Section 287 or other enactment.-

(1) If, after personal inspection, the Commissioner is of the opinion that any place formerly used for the disposal of the dead which has been closed under the provisions of this Act has by lapse of time, become n o longer injurious to health and may without risk or danger be again used for the said purpose, he may submit his opinion, for the consideration of the Government. (2) Upon receipt of such opinion the Government, after such further enquiry as it deems fit to make, may, by notification in the Gazette, direct that such place be reopened for the disposal of the dead.