National Disaster Response Force
Section 44 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 deals with national Disaster Response Force. CHAPTER VIII [DISASTER RESPONSE FORCE] (1) There shall be constituted a National Disaster Response Force for the purpose of specialist response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster. The Act came into force on 28 Jul 2006.
CHAPTER VIII
1[DISASTER RESPONSE FORCE]
(1) There shall be constituted a National Disaster Response Force for the purpose of specialist response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Force shall be constituted in such manner and, the conditions of service of the members of the Force, including disciplinary provisions therefore, be such as may be prescribed.
Section 44, The Disaster Management Act, 2005 (Act 53 of 2005).
Cross-references
Extracted from the operative text of the enactments themselves. Every destination below exists in our corpus.
Referred to by 1
Made under this section, and citing it
3 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
- Notification for bringing provisions of section 44 and 45 of the Act into force w.e.f 17th March, 2008.Order 2008
- Notification for bringing provisions of section 44 and 45 of the Act into force w.e.f. 17th March, 2008.Notification 2008
- The Disaster Management (National Disaster Response Force) Rules, 2008Rule 2008
Questions about Section 44
What does Section 44 of the Disaster Management Act deal with?
Section 44 of the Disaster Management Act is headed "National Disaster Response Force". CHAPTER VIII [DISASTER RESPONSE FORCE] (1) There shall be constituted a National Disaster Response Force for the purpose of specialist response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster.
How do I find court cases under Section 44 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 44, section 44 Disaster Management Act 2005, section 44 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 44 of the Disaster Management Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. 3 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently Notification for bringing provisions of section 44 and 45 of the Act into force w.e.f 17th March, 2008. (2008), then Notification for bringing provisions of section 44 and 45 of the Act into force w.e.f. 17th March, 2008. (2008).
When did Section 44 of the Disaster Management Act come into force?
Section 44 of the Disaster Management Act, cited as Disaster Management Act 2005 44, 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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- 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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