Section67
The Disaster Management Act, 2005

Direction to media for communication of warnings, etc

In force From 28 Jul 2006 Act 53 of 2005 As on 17 Oct 2026

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

Section 67 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 deals with direction to media for communication of warnings, etc. The National Authority, the State Authority [, a District Authority or an Urban Authority] may recommend to the Government to give direction to any authority or person in control of any audio or audio-visual media or such other means of communication as may be available to carry any warning or advis The Act came into force on 28 Jul 2006.

The National Authority, the State Authority 1[, a District Authority or an Urban Authority] may recommend to the Government to give direction to any authority or person in control of any audio or audio-visual media or such other means of communication as may be available to carry any warning or advisories regarding any threatening disaster situation or disaster, and the said means of communication and media as designated shall comply with such direction.

Section 67, The Disaster Management Act, 2005 (Act 53 of 2005).

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Questions about Section 67

What does Section 67 of the Disaster Management Act deal with?

Section 67 of the Disaster Management Act is headed "Direction to media for communication of warnings, etc". The National Authority, the State Authority [, a District Authority or an Urban Authority] may recommend to the Government to give direction to any authority or person in control of any audio or audio-visual media or such other means of communication as may be available to carry any warning or advis

How do I find court cases under Section 67 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 67, section 67 Disaster Management Act 2005, section 67 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 67 of the Disaster Management Act come into force?

Section 67 of the Disaster Management Act, cited as Disaster Management Act 2005 67, 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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