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Of the 10 prosecutions for contraventions of the terms of Directions given under Section 19 of the
Housing Act, 1961, 9 were successful and 1 case was dismissed. Fines, totalling £104, were imposed
in these 9 cases and a total of £35. 14s. Od. costs awarded to the Council. Fines ranged from £2 to
£25 and costs from £2. 2s. Od. to £10. 10s. Od.
There were 5 prosecutions for failure to supply information as to occupants, contrary to Section 19
of the Housing Act, 1961, which resulted in total fines of £14 and costs of £9. 9s. Od. One of these
cases was withdrawn on payment of the Council's costs, and on compliance with the notice prior to the
hearing.
There were also two prosecutions for failure to comply with notices under Section 170 of the Housing
Act, 1957, requiring information as to ownership. One case was withdrawn when the information was
given and in the second case costs of £6. 6s. Od. were awarded to the Council, but no fine imposed.
MEDICAL ASPECTS OF COUNCIL HOUSING
Many persons who have applied for Council housing or who wish for a transfer from one Council
house to another require special consideration by reason of illness or disability suffered by a member of
the family. Such consideration can only be given if a doctor's letter or certificate is furnished.
These certificates are usually forwarded in the first place to the Housing Manager who then seeks advice
from the health department on the medical implications, at the same time forwarding any relevant
information that is to hand in his own department.
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