Ziehl Neelsens method.

Provision for treatment of leprosy by local authority

1. (1) A Local Authority may make such arrangements in its local area as may be directed by the Government for—
   • (a) the free diagnosis and treatment of persons suffering or suspected to suffer from leprosy; and
   • (b) the prevention of infection from leprosy.
2. (2) The local authority may, for the purpose mentioned in sub-section (1), enter into a contract—
   • (a) with any other local authority; or
   • (b) with a hospital or medical institution recognised by the Government in this behalf; or
   • (c) with the prior sanction of the Government, with any medical practitioner.