Rule 113. Latrine Accommodation

(1) (a) Latrine accommodation shall be provided in every plantation on the scale of one latrine for every fifty acres of the area under cultivation or part thereof. Provided that there shall be at least one latrine each for either sex.

(b) The latrines shall be conveniently situated and shall have exclusive access for either sex.

(2) Latrine to conform to public Health requirements. - The latrines should conform to public health requirements and latrines other than those connected with an efficient water-borne sewage system, shall comply with the requirements of the public Health Authorities.

(3) Every Latrines shall be under cover and so partitions off as to secure privacy and shall have proper door and fastenings.

(4) Where workers of both sexes are employed, there shall be displayed outside each latrine or latrine block, a notice in the language understood by the majority or workers “For Men only” or “For Women only” as the case maybe. The notice shall also bear the figure of a man or woman, as the case may be.

(5) Where piped water supply is available, sufficient number of water taps, conveniently accessible shall be provided in or near such latrine accommodation. If piped water supply is not available, sufficient quantity of water shall be kept stored in suitable receptacles near the latrines.