Section 5(6) in The Kerala Captive Elephants (Management and Maintenance) Rules, 2003
(6)The owner shall inform within 24 hours, to the Chief Wildlife Warden or the nearest forest office, the cases of attack of anthrax, rinderpest, hemorrhagic scepticemia, surra or any other contagious diseases and shall follow the instuctions issued by the authorities regarding the treatment of the animal or disposal of the carcass. The Chief Wildlife Warden or an officer authorized by him shall ensure proper veterinary assistance and advice;
