Disaster Management Act, 2005 (Act No. 13 of 2005). Country/Territory Sri Lanka Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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