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The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897

Central

An Act to provide for the better prevention of the spread of Dangerous Epidemic Diseases.

Act number
3 of 1897
Ministry
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Department
Department of Health and Family Welfare
Enacted
4 Feb 1897
In force from
4 Feb 1897

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

12 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and extent.
  2. Section 1ADefinitions.
  3. Section 2Power to take special measures and prescribe regulations as to dangerous epidemic disease.
  4. Section 2APowers of Central Government.
  5. Section 2BProhibition of violence against healthcare service personnel and damage to property
  6. Section 3Penalty.
  7. Section 3ACognizance, investigation and trial of offences.
  8. Section 3BComposition of certain offences.
  9. Section 3CPresumption as to certain offences.
  10. Section 3DPresumption of culpable mental state.
  11. Section 3ECompensation for acts of violence.
  12. Section 4Protection to persons acting under Act.