Disaster Management Act, 2005 (Act No. 13 of 2005). País/Territorio Sri Lanka Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2005 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn 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. Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Legislación básica Peligros Institución Fondo especial Planificación ambiental Infracciones/sanciones Saneamiento de suelos Política/planificación Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Océano Índico, Mares del Asia Sudoriental, Asia Meridional Resumen 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. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.documents.gov.lk