88. Closing of places for the disposal of the dead.
(1)If the Grama Panchayat is of opinion that any place in the panchayat area which is used for the disposal of the dead is in such a state as to be, or to be likely to become injurious to health, it may forward its opinion with the reasons, therefor to the Assistant Commissioner. The Assistant Commissioner may thereupon, after such further inquiry, if any, as he shall deem fit to cause to be made by notification direct that such place shall cease to be so used from such date as may be specified in that behalf in the notification.(2)A copy of the said notification shall be published in the local newspapers, if any, and shall be pasted up at the Grama Panchayat office and in one or more conspicuous spots on or near the place to which if relates.(3)Any person who buries or otherwise disposes of any corpus in any such place after the date specified in the said notification for closure thereof or buries any corpse in any unoccupied Government land not set apart for the burial of the dead under the provisions of any law for the time being in force or by established usage, shall on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to one hundred rupees.
