Section 42 in Delhi Prisons (Inspection, Meetings and Duties of Officers) Rules, 1988
42. Medical Officer's duty on the appearance of infectious diseases.
(1)The Medical Officer shall, in the event of the appearance of infectious disease of any kind among the prisoners of Officer or the jail be responsible that all measures and precautions which may be necessary or expedient to meet the emergency and prevent the spread of the disease are promptly taken and that the rules and orders regulating such matters are fully enforced.(2)Immediately upon the appearance of any case of infectious or any disease which is likely to assume an epidemic form, the Medical Officer shall consult with Resident Medical Officer and report the fact to the Superintendent for the information of the Inspector General.
