Section 256 ·

(1) If the Chief Executive Officer is of opinion that the water in any well, tank or other place is likely, if used for drinking, to endanger or cause the spread of any disease, he may, by public notice, prohibit the removal of such water for drinking and by notice in writing require the owner or the person having control of such well, tank or place to take such steps as he may consider expedient to prevent the public from having access to or from using such water. Measures to prevent spread of dangerous diseases. (2) If Asansol or any part of it is visited or threatened by an outbreak of any dangerous disease, the Chief Executive Officer may, by public notice, restrict or prohibit the sale or preparation of any article of food or drink for human consumption. CHAPTER XIX Registration of births and deaths and disposal of the dead