.- [(1)] [ Renumbered by G.S.R. 1786, dated 30.9.1970.] Every canteen shall-(a)be constructed in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the Chief Inspector or Inspector;(b)be situated not less than [15 metres] [ Substituted by G.S.R. 31, dated 29.12.1960.] from any latrine, urinal, boiler house, engine room, coal heap, ash heap or heap of other material and any other source of dust or smoke;(c)be sufficiently lighted during all hours when open for use;(d)be provided with a washing place for females, suitably separated or screened to secure privacy;(e)be white-washed or colour-washed inside the rooms and passages at least once a year, and woodwork and structural iron or steel work shall be varnished or painted at least once every three years:Provided that the inside walls of the kitchen shall be white-washed or colour-washed once every four months;(f)be provided with receptacles for garbage and have drains to carry away waste water.(2)[ The canteen or any part thereof shall not be used or allowed to be used for any other purpose which tends to interfere with the normal or efficient functioning of the canteen.] [ Added by G.S.R. 31, dated 29.12.1960.].
