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The Disaster Management Act, 2005

Powers of Chairperson of District Authority

In force From 28 Jul 2006 Act 53 of 2005 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 53 of 2005 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 23 Dec 2005 In force 28 Jul 2006

Section 26 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 deals with powers of Chairperson of District Authority. The Chairperson of the District Authority shall, in addition to presiding over the meetings of the District Authority, exercise and discharge such powers and functions of the District Authority as the District Authority may delegate to him. The Act came into force on 28 Jul 2006.

(1) The Chairperson of the District Authority shall, in addition to presiding over the meetings of the District Authority, exercise and discharge such powers and functions of the District Authority as the District Authority may delegate to him.

(2) The Chairperson of the District Authority shall, in the case of an emergency, have power to exercise all or any of the powers of the District Authority but the exercise of such powers shall be subject to ex post facto ratification of the District Authority.

(3) The District Authority or the Chairperson of the District Authority may, by general or special order, in writing, delegate such of its or his powers and functions, under sub-section (1) or (2), as the case may be, to the Chief Executive Officer of the District Authority, subject to such conditions and limitations, if any, as it or he deems fit.

Section 26, The Disaster Management Act, 2005 (Act 53 of 2005).

Questions about Section 26

What does Section 26 of the Disaster Management Act deal with?

Section 26 of the Disaster Management Act is headed "Powers of Chairperson of District Authority". The Chairperson of the District Authority shall, in addition to presiding over the meetings of the District Authority, exercise and discharge such powers and functions of the District Authority as the District Authority may delegate to him.

How do I find court cases under Section 26 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 26, section 26 Disaster Management Act 2005, section 26 of the Disaster Management Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 26 of the Disaster Management Act come into force?

Section 26 of the Disaster Management Act, cited as Disaster Management Act 2005 26, 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.

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