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Sikkim State Disaster Management Act, 2004

Sikkim State Disaster Management Act, 2004

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The Sikkim State Disaster Management Act, 2004, establishes a comprehensive legal framework for managing disasters within the state of Sikkim. It mandates the creation of the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority and empowers state officials, including the District Collector, to coordinate mitigation, preparedness, and relief efforts. The Act applies to all government departments, local authorities, and citizens, imposing duties to assist during emergencies. It provides for the declaration of disaster-affected areas, outlines penalties for obstructing relief operations or making false claims, and ensures legal protection for officials acting in good faith. Ultimately, it aims to minimize loss of life and property through organized, proactive disaster management.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Authority for Disaster Management
  4. 4. Function of State Government
  5. 5. Establishment of State Disaster Management Authority
  6. 6. Function of the Government Departments
  7. 7. Power and Functions of the State Disaster Management Department
  8. 8. Power and Function of the District Collector/District Magistrate
  9. 9. Functions of Local Authorities
  10. 10. Functions of State Government Departments
  11. 11. Duties of search and Rescue Teams, Police, Fire Services, Home Guards, Civil Defense
  12. 12. Duties of Community group and youth organizations
  13. 13. Duties of Factories and Public Sector Enterprises
  14. 14. Duties of voluntary agencies
  15. 15. Duties of citizens
  16. 16. Declaration of Area as Disaster Prone Area or Disaster Affected
  17. 17. Offences and Penalties
  18. 18. Cognizance of offence
  19. 19. Power of entry
  20. 20. Power to issue directions
  21. 21. Protection of Act taken in good faith
  22. 22. Power to make rules
  23. 23. Saving

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