N.L.C.D. 392

BEGGARS AND DESTITUTES ACT, 1969 1(1)

AN ACT to provide for the establishment of institutions at places for the reception of destitute persons and for related matters.

(1)   The Minister may establish institutions at places that the Minister thinks fit for the reception and care of destitutes.

(2)   The Minister may, by executive instrument, declare as an institution for the purposes of this Act, a place previously used

(a)   for the reception and care of destitutes,

(b)    with the concurrence of the Minister responsible for Health, for the reception and care of persons suffering from leprosy, and

(c)     as a hospital or a part of a hospital.