The Meghalaya Natural Calamities Relief Fund Act, 1980
The Meghalaya Natural Calamities Relief Fund Act, 1980
This Act establishes the Meghalaya Natural Calamities Relief Fund, a dedicated state-managed financial reserve used exclusively to fund relief efforts during disasters like floods, earthquakes, droughts, and cyclones. Applying to the entire state of Meghalaya, the law mandates an initial government contribution of ten lakh rupees, alongside potential funding from the central government, public donations, and state budget surpluses. This legislation matters because it legally guarantees a minimum balance of fifteen lakh rupees in the fund at the end of each year, ensuring the state remains financially prepared to help citizens recover from devastating natural disasters.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definition
- 3. Establishment of the Meghalaya Natural Calamities Relief Fund.
- 4. Initial contribution to the Meghalaya Natural Calamities Relief Fund.
- 5. Purpose for which the Fund may be utilised
- 6. Investment and reinvestment of the amount not required.
- 7. Accounts of the Fund and making up of the deficiency in the Fund
- 8. Power to make rules
- 9. The Assam Famine Relief and Insurance Fund Act 1948 is hereby repealed.
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