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Disaster Management Act, 2005 (Act No. 13 of 2005).

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment of the National Council for Disaster Management; the Disaster Management Centre; the appointment of Technical Advisory Committees; the preparation of disaster management plans; the declaration of a state of disaster; the award of compensation and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Basic legislation Hazards Institution Special fund Environmental planning Offences/penalties Soil rehabilitation Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to protect human life and the environment of Sri Lanka from the consequences of natural disasters by preparing national policies and plans and by appointing centrally coordinated committees and institutions to give effect to such policies and plans.

Full text
English
Website
www.documents.gov.lk