Power to dispose of corpses

After the expiration of not less than twenty-four hours from the death of any person, the Grama Panchayat may, subject to the provisions of any other law, cause the corpse of such person to be burnt or buried and the expenses thereby incurred shall be recoverable as a debt due from the estate of such person : Provided that in every such case a corpse shall be disposed of, so far as may be possible, in a manner consistent with the religious tenents of the deceased : Provided further that the Grama Panchayat may provide for the burial and burning of paupers free of charge within the limits of the Grama.