Destruction of rats, mice, etc.

(1) The occupier of every premises, or if the premises are unoccupied, the owner thereof, shall take such steps as may be reasonably practicable for the destruction of rates, mice and other animals susceptible to plague infesting such premises. (2) Where the Health Officer is of opinion that the occupier or owner of any premises has failed to fulfill the obligation laid on him by sub-section (1), he may either- (a) serve a notice on such occupier or owner, requiring him to take such steps and within such time as may be specified in the notice, or