[2A. Powers of Central Government.--When the Central Government is satisfied that India or any part thereof is visited by, or threatened with, an outbreak of any dangerous epidemic disease and that the ordinary provisions of the law for the time being in force are insuffici ent to prevent the outbreak of such disease or the spread thereof, the Central Government may take measures and prescribe regulations for the inspection of any ship or vessel leaving or arriving at any port in [the territories to which this Act extends] and for such detention thereof, or of any person intending to sail therein, or arriving thereby, as may be necessary.]
Section 2A: Powers of Central Government.
The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897Central Act · Act 3 of 1897
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 |
|---|---|
| Section | 2A |
| Marginal note | Powers of Central Government. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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- substituted, Act 38 of 1920. Ins. by Act 38 of 1920, s. 2 and the First Schedule. Earlier substituted by the A.O.1937.
- substituted. . Subs. by the Adaptation of Laws (No.2) Order, 1956, for "a Part A State or a Part C State".
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