Minimum requirements to be observed by Social Service Agencies

(1) The proprietor of every Social Service Agency registered under the provisions of this Act shall ensure the observance of such minimum standards as may be prescribed from time to time by the Minister with regard to health, safety, accommodation, service facilities and board. These standards shall be applicable to all institutions whether maintained by the Government or by any private institution or person. (2) Any member of the public may lay a complaint before a magistrate if such standards are not maintained and the magistrate may, after inquiry and if he is satisfied that the standards have not been met, order that the said Agency shall be closed down and the licence cancelled. (3) Where a licence is cancelled under the provisions of subsection (2) of this section, it may be restored by the Registrar if he is satisfied that the deficiencies complained of have subsequently been rectified.