(1)
The Municipality may, in case of unclaimed bodies after the
expiration of not less than twentyfour hours from the death of the
person and in case of unnatural death after completion of
formalities under the law for the time being in force, cause the
corpse of such person to be buried or burnt.
(2) In such case the corpse shall be disposed off, so far as
may be possible, in a manner consistent with the religious tenets
of the deceased as far as they may be ascertained.
(3) Subject to the provision contained in sub-section (4)
the expenses incurred by the Municipality in causing the corpse of
a deceased person to be buried or burnt under this section shall be
recoverable as a debt due from the estate of such person.
(4) The Municipality may from time to time make
provision from out of the municipal fund, for the burial or burning
free of charges, of corpses of paupers within the limits of the
Municipality.
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