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on an obstructive building are analogous to those
to be taken in respect of one on a building unfit
for human habitation; but if the vestry or district
board decide not to allow the objections which may
be made by the owner, they must direct that the
building shall be pulled down. Provision is made
for compensation to the owner.
The Board would impress upon the vestries and
district boards the importance of giving effect to
the powers conferred upon them by the Statutes in
question in all those cases in which the exercise of
such powers is required. They would urge them
to direct their Medical Officers of Health to make
returns without delay of the places which they
consider ought to be dealt with under these Acts,
and the Board would be obliged by being furnished
with copies of such returns.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
HUGH OWEN,
Secretary,
The Vestry Clerk.