- In the event of an outbreak of cholera or any other water borne infectious diseases in any locality situated within the local limits of the jurisdiction of a Gram Panchayat or a Zilla Panchayat,the Sabhapati or Up-Sabhapati or a Gram Panchayat or Adhakshya or an Up- Adhakshya of a Zilla Panchayat may, during the continuance of the outbreak, without notice at any time, inspect and disinfect any well or other place from which water is,or is likely to be, taken for the purpose of drinking and may take such steps as he deems fit to prevent the drawing of water therefrom.
