16Power to make rules relating to housing
The State Government may make rules for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of section 15 and, in particular providing for--
(a) the standard and specification of the accommodation to be provided;
(b) the selection and preparation of sites for the construction of houses and the size of such plot;
(c) the constitution of advisory boards consisting of representatives of the State Government, the employer and the workers for consultation in regard to matters connected with housing and the exercise by them of such powers, functions and duties in relation thereto as may be specified;
(d) the fixing of rent, if any, for the housing accommodation provided for workers;
(e) the allotment to workers and their families of housing accommodation and of suitable strips of vacant land adjoining such accommodation for the purpose of maintaining kitchen gardens, 1*** and for the eviction of workers and their families from such accommodation;
(f) access to the public to those parts of the plantation wherein the workers are housed.
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1. Certain words and figures omitted by Act 34 of 1960, s. 5 (w.e.f. 21-11- 1960).
- 11 Canteens
- 12 Creches
- 13 Recreational facilities
- 14 Educational facilities
- 15 Housing facilities
- 16 Power to make rules relating to housing
- 16A Liability of employer in respect of accidents resulting from collapse of houses provided by him
- 16B Appointment of Commissioners
- 16C Application for compensation
- 16D Procedure and powers of Commissioner
- 16E Liability to pay compensation, etc., to be decided by Commissioner
- 16F Saving as to certain rights
- 16G Power to make rules
- 17 Other facilities
- 18 Welfare officers