Section 16:
Offences to be cognizable.
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), every offence under this Act shall be cognizable.
Act Number: 46
Act Name: The Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993
Year: 1993
Enactment Date: 1993-06-05
Long Title: 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.
Ministry: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Department: