GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Chandigarh Administration Gazette
Published by Authority
NO. 65] CHANDIGARH, FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 (VAISAKHA 30, 1943 SAKA)
CHANDIGARH ADMINISTRATION
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Notification
The 20th May, 2021
No. EPI-ADM-2021/1913-A.—Whereas the Governor of Punjab & Administrator U.T., Chandigarh is satisfied that the Union Territory of Chandigarh is threatened with the outbreak of dangerous epidemic disease, namely Mucormycosis, among immune-compromised patients, especially COVID-19 patients being treated with steroids and that the ordinary provisions of law for the time being in force are insufficient for the purpose. Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under the section 2 of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, the Governor of Punjab & Administrator U.T. is pleased to make the following regulations, namely :—
1. These Regulations may be called 'The Chandigarh Administration Epidemic Diseases (Mucormycosis) Regulations, 2021 and shall remain valid for one year from the date of publication.
2. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires "Epidemic Disease" means Mucormycosis.
3. All the healthcare facilities (Government and private) will follow the guidelines for screening, diagnosis, management of Mucormycosis, issued by MoHFW (Gol)/ ICMR/ State Government and amended from time to time.
4. All the healthcare facilities (Government and private) will report each and every suspected or confirmed case of Mucormycosis to Health Department through Director Health Services.
5. No person/institution or organization will spread any information or material for management of Mucormycosis without prior permission from Health Department, Chandigarh Administration.
6. No person/institution or organization will use any print/ electronic or any other form of media for Mucormycosis without prior permission from Health Department, Chandigarh Administration.
336 CHD. ADMN. GAZ., MAY 21, 2021 (VYSK. 30, 1943 SAKA) 8. The reply of person/institution or organization received against the notice will be reviewed by the aforementioned District Committee. If reply is not received within stipulated time of receipt of the notice of if the reply is found unsatisfactory by the Committee and it is confirmed that theperson/institution or organization has disobeyed regulations, the Chairperson of the Committee will take the necessary action against the delinquent person/institution or organization as per section 3 of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897.
9. Penalty: Any person/institution or organization disobeying these Regulations or order issued under these Regulations shall be deemed to have committed as offence punishable under section 188 of Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
10. Protection to persons acting under these Regulations : No suit or legal proceedings shall lie against any person for anything done or intended to be done in good faith under these regulations.
11. These regulations shall come into force at once and shall remain valid for one year from the date of publication.
Chandigarh :
ARUN KUMAR GUPTA, IAS, The 20th May, 2021.
Principal Secretary Health,
Chandigarh Administration.