Rule 102. Sites for Housing Accommodation

(1) The housing accommodation shall be provided on dry well-drained land which, taking into consideration of the requirements regarding distance from the plantation, has supplies of wholesome drinking water within a reasonable distance. In Malarial tracts, the houses shall be provided at a safe distance from the swamps and marshes and above the highest flood level

(2) Adequate electric lighting shall be provided by employer in the houses provided for the workers and also in and around the area in which housing accommodation is provided.

(3) The employer shall maintain in good condition approach roads and paths to the area where houses are located as also where sewers and drains in that area.

(4) The employer shall not deny to public free access to those parts of the plantation where the workers are housed.

(5) The employer shall cause the vicinity of all houses to be kept clear of refuse and excreta and their latrine and drains to be cleaned out daily and all refuse in or near them to be collected, removed and disposed of hygienically.