The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897
Epidemic Diseases ActCENTRAL ACT
An Act To Provide For The Better Prevention Of The Spread Of Dangerous Epidemic Diseases.
Act Number
3
Enactment
1897-02-04
State
Uttar Pradesh
Section 1Short title and extent.Section 1ADefinitions.Section 2Power to take special measures and prescribe regulations as to dangerous epidemic disease.Section 2APowers of Central Government.Section 2BProhibition of violence against healthcare service personnel and damage to propertySection 3Penalty.Section 3ACognizance, investigation and trial of offences.Section 3BComposition of certain offences.Section 3CPresumption as to certain offences.Section 3DPresumption of culpable mental state.Section 3ECompensation for acts of violence.Section 4Protection to persons acting under Act.