Prohibition against discrimination
Section 61 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 deals with prohibition against discrimination. While providing relief to the victims of disaster, there shall be no discrimination on the ground of sex, caste, community, descent or religion. The Act came into force on 28 Jul 2006.
While providing 1*** relief to the victims of disaster, there shall be no discrimination on the ground of sex, caste, community, descent or religion.
Section 61, The Disaster Management Act, 2005 (Act 53 of 2005).
Made under this section, and citing it
2 instruments state that it was made under this provision — the power to make it comes from here, so a change to any of them changes what this section requires in practice. Newest first.
- Central Govt. appointed the 1st August. 2007 as the date on which the provisions of Sections 14-34, 38-41, 48. 51-69. 70(2), 71-74, 78 & 79 into force in the whole of India.Notification 2007
- Notification regarding Central Govt. appointed the 1st Aug, 2007 as the date on which the provisions of sections 14-34, 38-41, 48, 51-69, 70(2), 71-74, 78 & 79 into force in the whole of IndiaOrder 2007
Questions about Section 61
What does Section 61 of the Disaster Management Act deal with?
Section 61 of the Disaster Management Act is headed "Prohibition against discrimination". While providing relief to the victims of disaster, there shall be no discrimination on the ground of sex, caste, community, descent or religion.
How do I find court cases under Section 61 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 61, section 61 Disaster Management Act 2005, section 61 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 61 of the Disaster Management Act, and has it changed?
The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there are 2: most recently Central Govt. appointed the 1st August. 2007 as the date on which the provisions of Sections 14-34, 38-41, 48. 51-69. 70(2), 71-74, 78 & 79 into force in the whole of India. (2007), then Notification regarding Central Govt. appointed the 1st Aug, 2007 as the date on which the provisions of sections 14-34, 38-41, 48, 51-69, 70(2), 71-74, 78 & 79 into force in the whole of India (2007).
When did Section 61 of the Disaster Management Act come into force?
Section 61 of the Disaster Management Act, cited as Disaster Management Act 2005 61, 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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