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Disaster Management Act, 2005 (Act No. 53 of 2005).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the effective management of disasters and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazards Institution Offences/penalties Special fund Basic legislation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act lays down institutional and coordination mechanisms for effective disaster management at the national, state, and district levels.

Full text
English
Website
lawmin.nic.in

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Rules, 2007.

Legislation | Jammu and Kashmir (India) | 2007

Keyword: Hazards, Institution, Offences/penalties, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Disaster Management (National Institute of Disaster Management) Rules, 2006 (53 of 2005).

Legislation | India | 2006

Keyword: Hazards, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Assam Disaster Management Rules 2010.

Legislation | India | 2010

Keyword: Hazards, Local government, Policy/planning, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX