Power of Central Government or State Government to take action in relation to nature of hazard and punishment for its contravention
Section 60A of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 deals with power of Central Government or State Government to take action in relation to nature of hazard and punishment for its contravention. The Central Government or the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, require any person to take any action or refrain from taking any action, in relation to the nature of the hazard, which in the opinion of the Central Government or the State Government, as the case may be, i The Act came into force on 28 Jul 2006.
1[60A. Power of Central Government or State Government to take action in relation to nature of hazard and punishment for its contravention.--- (1) The Central Government or the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, require any person to take any action or refrain from taking any action, in relation to the nature of the hazard, which in the opinion of the Central Government or the State Government, as the case may be, is required for reducing the impact of a disaster.
(2) Any notification issued under this section shall be valid for a period specified therein or six months, whichever is earlier.
(3) Whoever contravenes the provisions of this section shall be liable to pay a penalty as specified in the notification of the Central Government or the State Government, as the case may be:
Provided that the penalty referred to in this sub-section shall not exceed ten thousand rupees.]
Section 60A, The Disaster Management Act, 2005 (Act 53 of 2005).
Questions about Section 60A
What does Section 60A of the Disaster Management Act deal with?
Section 60A of the Disaster Management Act is headed "Power of Central Government or State Government to take action in relation to nature of hazard and punishment for its contravention". [60A. Power of Central Government or State Government to take action in relation to nature of hazard and punishment for its contravention.--- (1) The Central Government or the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, require any person to take any action or refrain from taking
How do I find court cases under Section 60A 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 60A, section 60A Disaster Management Act 2005, section 60A of the Disaster Management Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 60A of the Disaster Management Act come into force?
Section 60A of the Disaster Management Act, cited as Disaster Management Act 2005 60A, 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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