National Disaster Relief Fund Notice, 2013 (S.I. No. 7 of 2013). Country/Territory Seychelles Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Supplement to Official Gazette of 30 January, 2013. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Agricultural development Hazards Special fund Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Notice of the President, acting as the Minister responsible for Finance, Trade and Investment under the Public Finances Management Act, establishes the National Disaster Relief Fund, defines its objectives and provides with respect to the administration of the Fund. The objects of the Fund are to: (a) to raise funds from public institutions or private bodies in Seychelles and elsewhere; (b) to use the funds to assist persons in cases of emergencies resulting from natural causes; (c) to provide temporary relief to small businesses extending short term loans for purchase of equipment, raw materials or related products; (d) to assist other charitable organisations in achieving the above objectives. Full text English Website www.seylii.org References - Legislation Amended by National Disaster Relief Fund (Amendment) Notice, 2013 (S.I. 47 of 2013). Legislation | Seychelles | 2013 Keyword: Agricultural development, Hazards, Special fund Source: FAO, FAOLEX