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1,797 articles belonging to 24 persons were collected , laundered and returned.
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949
During the year, 346 complaints of infestation by rats or mice were
received and in most cases of rat infestation smoke tests of the drainage of the premises
affected were carried out by the rodent operatives under the supervision of the Public
Health Inspectors. Three notices under section 4 (1) of the Act were served.
Systematic baiting and poisoning was carried out by the Rodent Operatives
at 386 domestic premises and at 245 business premises, with satisfactory results.
In .accordance, with the suggestion of the Ministry of Agriculture , Fisheries
and Food, all sewers under the control of the Council were baited twice during the year,
involving a total of 1,327 manholes. Positive results were obtained in 561 instances.
National Assistance Act, 1948
Under Section 47 of the National Assistance Act, 1948 , as amended by the
National Assistance (Amendment) Act, 1951 , provision is made whereby a court of
summary jurisdiction may make an order for the removal of ill, infirm or incapacitated
persons who are not receiving proper care and attention.
During the year under review it was found necessary in one instance to use
the powers of the Act:-
This case was in respect of a woman aged about 87 years, who was
suffering from debility and senile dementia and who was in need
of hospital treatment. She refused to enter hospital voluntarily and ,
in her own interests , there was no alternative but to apply for a removal
, order which was granted by the Magistrate.