Section 9

The Minister, on it being proved to his satisfaction that any local authority has made default in the exercise of its powers, other than the power to make by-laws, or in performing any duty imposed upon it by this Ordinance may, without prejudice to any other action which may be taken by any person under any law for the time being in force, exercise the powers and duties of such local authority in the area for that local authority for the purpose of exercising such power or performing such duty.

Delegation of duties of Health Officer.