section 6
Function of the Government Departments
Sikkim State Disaster Management Act, 2004General200423 sections
Statutory text
- (1) The Government Departments of the State shall: -
- (a) Provide assistance to Disaster Management Department, the District Collector/ District Magistrate and the local authority in setting up of communication centers, drawing up contingency plans, capacity building, data collection, identifying and training personnel, and carrying out the activities of disaster management;
- (b) Carry out relief operation under the supervision of the Commissioner/District Collector;
- (c) Assess the damage and carry out reconstruction and rehabilitation activities in accordance with the guidelines framed by the State Government.
- (2) Every Government Department shall: -
- (a) Prepare a disaster management plan as specified by the State Disaster Management Department.
- (b) Co-ordinate preparation and the implementation of plan with other Departments, local authorities, communities and stakeholders;
- (c) Conduct regular review and update the plan;
- (d) Submit to the State Disaster Management Department the Disaster Management plan and amendment thereto.
- (3) State Urban Development Department shall ensure the establishment of appropriate techno-legal regimes and its compliance in close co-ordination with State Disaster Management Department.
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