Disposal of infectious corpses where any person has died from any dangerous disease

Where any person has died from any dangerous disease the Commissioner may by notice in writing— (a) require any person having charge of the corpse to convey the same to mortuary thereafter to be disposed of in accordance with law, or (b) prohibit the removal of corpses from the place where death occurred except for the purpose of being burnt, buried or for being conveyed to a mortuary. Removal of infectious corpses in contravention of the provisions of the section: Fine up to Rs. 50.