Urban Disaster Management Authority

Q: When did Section 41A of the Disaster Management Act come into force?

Section 41A of the Disaster Management Act, cited as Disaster Management Act 2005 41A, 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 20 Oct 2026

Act 53 of 2005 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 23 Dec 2005 In force 28 Jul 2006 Cited by 2 provisions

Section 41A of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 deals with urban Disaster Management Authority. The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute a separate Urban Disaster Management Authority for their State capitals and all cities having a Municipal Corporation, except for the National Capital Territory of Delhi and Union territory of Chandigarh. The Act came into force on 28 Jul 2006.

¹[41A. Urban Disaster Management Authority.--- (1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute a separate Urban Disaster Management Authority for their State capitals and all cities having a Municipal Corporation, except for the National Capital Territory of Delhi and Union territory of Chandigarh.
(2) The Urban Authority constituted under sub-section (1) shall consist of the following, namely:---
(i) the Municipal Commissioner--- Chairperson, ex officio;
(ii) the District Collector of the District concerned---Vice Chairperson, ex officio; and
(iii) such other members, with such pay and allowances as may be determined by the State Government--- members.
(3) The Urban Authority may have a separate Secretariat at such place in the district as may be determined by the State Government.
(4) The Urban Authority shall be responsible for preparation of Urban Plan, which shall be approved by the State Authority.
(5) The Urban Authority shall be responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Urban Plan.
(6) The other functions and powers and such other matters relating to the Urban Authority shall be such as may be prescribed by the State Government.
Explanation.--- For the purposes of this section, the expression "Municipal Corporation" means a Municipal Corporation as referred to in clause (c) of article 243Q of the Constitution.]
Section 41A, The Disaster Management Act, 2005 (Act 53 of 2005).

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Questions about Section 41A

What does Section 41A of the Disaster Management Act deal with?

Section 41A of the Disaster Management Act is headed "Urban Disaster Management Authority". [41A. Urban Disaster Management Authority.--- (1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute a separate Urban Disaster Management Authority for their State capitals and all cities having a Municipal Corporation, except for the National Capital Territory of Delhi an

How do I find court cases under Section 41A 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 41A, section 41A Disaster Management Act 2005, section 41A 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 41A of the Disaster Management Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 41A of the Disaster Management Act come into force?

Section 41A of the Disaster Management Act, cited as Disaster Management Act 2005 41A, 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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66. Payment of compensation533 words
18. Powers and functions of State Authority473 words

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