Construction of water closets and privies.

1. (1) It shall not be lawful to construct any water-closet or privy for any premises except with the written permission of the Commissioner and in

accordance with such terms not being inconsistent with any by-laws for the time being in force as he

may prescribe.

1. (2) In prescribing any such terms the Commissioner may determine in each case—
   • (a) whether the premises shall be served by the water-closet or by the privy system, or partly by one and partly by the other; and
   • (b) what shall be the site or position of each water-closet or privy. Sub-section (4) of section 244 was added by Bom. 5 to 1905, s. 26(c). These words were substituted for the words “Greater Bombay” by Mah. 25 of 1996, s. 2, Schedule. These words were substituted for the words “Greater Bombay” by Mah. 25 of 1996, s. 2, Schedule. The words “the Provincial Government” were substituted for the word “Government” by the Adaptation of Indian Laws Order in Council. This word was substituted for the word “Provincial” by the Adaptation of Laws Order, 1950. These words were substituted for the words “Greater Bombay” by Mah. 25 of 1996, s. 2, Schedule. These words were substituted for the words “Greater Bombay” by Mah. 25 of 1996, s. 2, Schedule. These words were added by Bom. 5 of 1905, s. 27. These words were substituted for the words “Greater Bombay” by Mah. 25 of 1996, s. 2, Schedule. Sections 246A, 247, 248 were substituted for section 247 and 248 by Bom. 5 of 1905, s. 28.

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1. (3) If any water-closet or privy is constructed on any premises in contravention of sub-section (1), the Commissioner may, after giving not less than ten days notice to the owner or occupier of such premises, close such water-closet or privy, 1[* * *] alter or demolish the same, and the expenses incurred by the Commissioner in so doing shall be paid by such owner or occupier or by the person offending.]