Previous sanction for prosecution
Section 59 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 deals with previous sanction for prosecution. No prosecution for offences punishable under sections 55 [and sub-section (1) of section 56] shall be instituted except with the previous sanction of the Central Government or the State Government, as the case may be, or of any officer authorised in this behalf, by general or special order, by such The Act came into force on 28 Jul 2006.
No prosecution for offences punishable under sections 55 1[and sub-section (1) of section 56] shall be instituted except with the previous sanction of the Central Government or the State Government, as the case may be, or of any officer authorised in this behalf, by general or special order, by such Government.
Section 59, The Disaster Management Act, 2005 (Act 53 of 2005).
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Questions about Section 59
What does Section 59 of the Disaster Management Act deal with?
Section 59 of the Disaster Management Act is headed "Previous sanction for prosecution". No prosecution for offences punishable under sections 55 [and sub-section (1) of section 56] shall be instituted except with the previous sanction of the Central Government or the State Government, as the case may be, or of any officer authorised in this behalf, by general or special order, by such
How do I find court cases under Section 59 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 59, section 59 Disaster Management Act 2005, section 59 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 59 of the Disaster Management Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 55 (Offences by Departments of the Government), section 56 (Failure of officer in duty or his connivance at the contravention of the provisions of this Act), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 59 of the Disaster Management Act come into force?
Section 59 of the Disaster Management Act, cited as Disaster Management Act 2005 59, 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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