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of 1880 has become law, but the maximum penalty (Rs. 50 fine, or eight
days' imprisonment) remains the same under section 27, (clause 11). If
however a fine is levied and cannot be realised (and this would ordinarily
be the case in regard to unregistered women), the offender is liable under
section 29 to one month's imprisonment. if action were taken on this
provision of the law, the penalty, adjudged would in most cases be more
adequate. His Honor has nothing further to add to what was said in the
1878 review on this subject.

   (13)  The medical charge of the Muttra lock-hospital was held in
1879 by an apothecary, and doubts are raised as to the expediency of
this arrangement. The Lieutenant-Governor and Chief Commissioner
does not see why an apothecary should not, if there be good reasons for
the measure, be placed in charge. As a matter of fact, the nominations
to medical charge of lock-hospitals are made by the military authorities,
confirmation being usually a matter of course. The subject does not
appear to call for discussion.

   (14)   New arrivals at a military station should always be inspected,
as otherwise a man affected with disease may communicate it to regis-
tered women. This is a matter, however, for the military authorities to
consider.

I have the honor to be,

SIR,

      Your most obedient servant,
   C. ROBERTSON,

      Secretary to Government,
            N.-W. Provinces and Oudh.

No. 177.

   COPY, with copy of report, forwarded to the Secretary to the
Government of India, Military Department.

No. 178.

   Copy, with copy of report, also forwarded to the Quartermaster-
General in India.

No. 179.

   Copy, with copy of report, also forwarded to the Surgeon-General with
the Government of India, for information.

No. 180.

   Copy, with copy of report, also forwarded to the Surgeon-General,
North -Western Provinces and Oudh, for information.