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In the event of an outbreak of cholera or any other water borne infectious disease in any locality situated within the local limits of the jurisdiction of a Gram Panchayat, the Pradhan, the Upa-Pradhan or any other person authorised by the Pradhan may, during the continuance of the outbreak, without notice and at any time, inspect and disinfect any well, tank or other place from which water is, or is likely to be, Power of Gram Panchayat to prevent growth of water hyacinth or other weed which may pollute water Emergent power on out-break of epidemic 38 taken for the purpose drinking and may further take such steps as he may deem fit to prevent the drawing of water therefrom.