Closing places for disposal of the dead

(1) If the municipal council is of opinion that any place used for the disposal of the dead is in such a condition as to be, or to be likely to become injurious to health it may submit its opinion with the reasons therefor to the Government, and the Government thereupon, after such further enquiry if any, as it shall deem fit to cause to be made, may, by notification, direct that such place shall cease to be so used from such date as may be specified in that behalf in the said notification. (2) A copy of the notification together with a translation thereof in the language of the people of the neighbourhood shall be published in the official Gazette and shall be posted up at the municipal office and in one or more conspicuous spots in or near the place to which the same relates. (3) Any person who buries or otherwise disposes of any corps in any such place, after the date specified in the said notification for closure of the same, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one hundred rupees.