(1) The Occu . pier 'of every premises, or if the premises are ·unoc cupied, .the owner thereof, shall, take such steps IlS may be reasonably practicable 'for the destruction of rats, mice and other animals susceptible to pIa gJle infecting such premises.
(2) Where the H~lth Officer is of the opinion that the occupier or owner of any premises has failed to fulfil 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 .
(b) . enter upon such P'l'emises and ,take such steps 'as may be necessary for the p1U'pose of .
destrOying the rats, mice and other animals susc ceptible to plagJle infesting the same, after giving not less than twenty~four hours previous notiCe to such occupier or owner. . .
(3) Any expenses incurred under clause (b) of sub-section (2) inay be recovered by the local authority concerned from the occupier or owner as the case may be, as if it were a tax due from him to the local authority: '
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