The Sarais' Act, 1867

Section 10. Taking down or repairing ruinous Saráís

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

10. Taking down or repairing ruinous Saráís.— If a Saráí or any part thereof be deemed by the Magistrate of the District to be in a ruinous state, or likely to fall, or in any way dangerous to the persons or animals lodging in or halting at the Saráí, he shall give notice in writing to the keeper of the Saráí, requiring him forthwith to take down, repair or secure (as the case may be) the Saráí or such part thereof as the case may require. If the keeper do not begin to take down, repair or secure the Saráí, or such part as aforesaid within three days after such notice, and complete such work with due diligence, the Magistrate shall cause all or so much of the Saráí as he shall think necessary to be taken down, repaired or otherwise secured. All the expenses so incurred by the Magistrate shall be paid by the keeper of the Saráí, and shall be recoverable from him as hereinafter mentioned.

Source: India Code