Section 18

inspect the premises to ensure that the same does not harbour or have conditions likely to harbour or propagate disease bearing insects; or

collect, remove or destroy all empty cans, bottles or other articles which accords conditions or breeding grounds for disease bearing insects; or

cut down or remove any grass, trees, plants, stumps or undergrowth in which disease bearing insects are likely to breed or harbour; or

flush private drains whose conditions are likely to harbour or breed disease bearing insects; or

carry out the application of insecticides under section 17.

The costs and expenses of carrying out any of the measures outlined in subsection (1)(b), (c), (d) and (e) shall be borne by the owner or occupier of the premises:

Provided that before any such measure is taken the Director or local authority shall give the owner or occupier thereof at least twelve hours to undertake the same himself, failing which, the Director or local authority shall proceed to take any of the aforesaid measures.

The costs and expenses if incurred by a local authority shall constitute a charge against the owner of the premises and may be recovered in the manner prescribed in the Local Authorities

Ordinance, 1996 [Cap. 20], for the recovery of rates.

No compensation against Director and local authority