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The Disaster Management Act, 2005

Constitution of advisory committees and other committees

In force From 28 Jul 2006 Act 53 of 2005 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 53 of 2005 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 23 Dec 2005 In force 28 Jul 2006 Cited by 1 provision

Section 28 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 deals with constitution of advisory committees and other committees. The District Authority may, as and when it considers necessary, constitute one or more advisory committees and other committees for the efficient discharge of its functions. The Act came into force on 28 Jul 2006.

(1) The District Authority may, as and when it considers necessary, constitute one or more advisory committees and other committees for the efficient discharge of its functions.

(2) The District Authority shall, from amongst its members, appoint the Chairperson of the Committee referred to in sub-section (1).

(3) Any person associated as an expert with any committee or sub-committee constituted under sub-section (1) may be paid such allowances as may be prescribed by the State Government.

Section 28, The Disaster Management Act, 2005 (Act 53 of 2005).

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 78 Power of State Government to make rules

Questions about Section 28

What does Section 28 of the Disaster Management Act deal with?

Section 28 of the Disaster Management Act is headed "Constitution of advisory committees and other committees". The District Authority may, as and when it considers necessary, constitute one or more advisory committees and other committees for the efficient discharge of its functions.

How do I find court cases under Section 28 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 28, section 28 Disaster Management Act 2005, section 28 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 28 of the Disaster Management Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 28 of the Disaster Management Act come into force?

Section 28 of the Disaster Management Act, cited as Disaster Management Act 2005 28, 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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