Constitution of State Executive Committee
Section 20 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 deals with constitution of State Executive Committee. The State Government shall, immediately after issue of notification under sub-section (1) of section 14, constitute a State Executive Committee to assist the State Authority in the performance of its functions and to coordinate action in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the State Authorit The Act came into force on 28 Jul 2006.
(1) The State Government shall, immediately after issue of notification under sub-section (1) of section 14, constitute a State Executive Committee to assist the State Authority in the performance of its functions and to coordinate action in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the State Authority and ensure the compliance of directions issued by the State Government under this Act.
(2) The State Executive Committee shall consist of the following members, namely:---
(a) the Chief Secretary to the State Government, who shall be Chairperson, ex officio;
(b) four Secretaries to the Government of the State of such departments as the State Government may think fit, ex officio.
1[(c) the Director General of Police of the State shall be member of the State Executive Committee, ex officio.]
(3) The Chairperson of the State Executive Committee shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be prescribed by the State Government and such other powers and functions as may be delegated to him by the State Authority.
(4) The procedure to be followed by the State Executive Committee in exercise of its powers and discharge of its functions shall be such as may be prescribed by the State Government.
Section 20, The Disaster Management Act, 2005 (Act 53 of 2005).
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Questions about Section 20
What does Section 20 of the Disaster Management Act deal with?
Section 20 of the Disaster Management Act is headed "Constitution of State Executive Committee". The State Government shall, immediately after issue of notification under sub-section (1) of section 14, constitute a State Executive Committee to assist the State Authority in the performance of its functions and to coordinate action in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the State Authorit
How do I find court cases under Section 20 of the Disaster Management Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Disaster Management Act 2005 20, section 20 Disaster Management Act 2005, section 20 of the Disaster Management Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 20 of the Disaster Management Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 14 (Establishment of State Disaster Management Authority), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. 2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently बिहार राज्य आपदा प्रबंधन प्राधिकरण (कृत्य एवं प्रबंधन) नियमावली, 2012 (2013), then बिहार राज्य आपदा प्रबंधन प्राधिकरण (कृत्य एवं प्रबंधन) नियमावली, 2012 (2013).
When did Section 20 of the Disaster Management Act come into force?
Section 20 of the Disaster Management Act, cited as Disaster Management Act 2005 20, came into force on 28 Jul 2006, having been enacted on 23 Dec 2005. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions1200 words
- 30. Powers and functions of District Authority861 words
- 6. Powers and functions of National Authority703 words
- 42. National Institute of Disaster Management566 words
- 66. Payment of compensation533 words
- 18. Powers and functions of State Authority473 words
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