Meetings of National Authority

Q: When did Section 4 of the Disaster Management Act come into force?

Section 4 of the Disaster Management Act, cited as Disaster Management Act 2005 4, 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.

In force From 28 Jul 2006 Act 53 of 2005 As on 17 Oct 2026

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

Section 4 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 deals with meetings of National Authority. The National Authority shall meet as and when necessary and at such time and place as the Chairperson of the National Authority may think fit. The Act came into force on 28 Jul 2006.

(1) The National Authority shall meet as and when necessary and at such time and place as the Chairperson of the National Authority may think fit.
(2) The Chairperson of the National Authority shall preside over the meetings of the National Authority.
(3) If for any reason the Chairperson of the National Authority is unable to attend any meeting of the National Authority, the Vice-Chairperson of the National Authority shall preside over the meeting.
Section 4, The Disaster Management Act, 2005 (Act 53 of 2005).

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

Central Govt. appointed the 28th July 2006 as the date on which the provisions of Sections 2,3,4,5,6,8,10,75,77 and 79 shall come into force.Notification 2006

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 4

What does Section 4 of the Disaster Management Act deal with?

Section 4 of the Disaster Management Act is headed "Meetings of National Authority". The National Authority shall meet as and when necessary and at such time and place as the Chairperson of the National Authority may think fit.

How do I find court cases under Section 4 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 4, section 4 Disaster Management Act 2005, section 4 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 4 of the Disaster Management Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Central Govt. appointed the 28th July 2006 as the date on which the provisions of Sections 2,3,4,5,6,8,10,75,77 and 79 shall come into force. (2006).

When did Section 4 of the Disaster Management Act come into force?

Section 4 of the Disaster Management Act, cited as Disaster Management Act 2005 4, 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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