Section 16

Offences to be cognizable.

The Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993

  • Act 46 of 1993
  • Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
About this Act

An Act to provide for the prohibition of employment of manual scavengers as well as construction or continuance of dry latrines and for the regulation of construction and maintenance of water-seal latrines and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

All sections
    Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), every offence under this Act shall be cognizable.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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