Question : ANTHRAX LAW



(a) whether there is any proposal to enact a separate law to deal with problem arising out of Anthrax in India;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS ( CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)


(a): No Sir.

(b): Does not arise in view of (a) above.

(c): Provisions have been incorporated in the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance, 2001, to deal with the terrorists using biological weapons.