Clause 11

The Director may, by notice in writing, require the owner or occupier of any premises or vessel to cleanse or disinfect it or destroy any insects, rats or other vermin found therein in the manner and within the time specified in the notice.

Any owner or occupier who fails to comply with the requirements of the notice served under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.

Without prejudice to any proceedings under subsection (2), where a notice issued by the Director under subsection (1) has not been complied with, a public health auxiliary or a person authorised in that behalf by the Director may enter the premises or vessel to which the notice relates and take or cause to be taken such measures as have been specified in the notice; and the cost and expenses thereby incurred shall be paid by the person in default and may be recovered as a debt due to the Government.