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Bare Act

The Uttarakhand Disaster Mitigation, Management and Prevention Act, 2005

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This law governs how the state of Uttarakhand handles disasters, which are defined as catastrophes causing human suffering or environmental damage. It applies to the entire state government, local authorities, and various officials responsible for public safety. The Act establishes a dedicated State Disaster Management Authority to coordinate efforts, ensuring that measures are taken to prevent disasters, mitigate their impact, and provide relief and reconstruction after they occur. By organizing these responsibilities, the law aims to protect lives, property, and the environment from the devastating effects of natural and man-made calamities.

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  1. 1. Short title, Extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definition
  3. 3. Authorities for Disaster Management
  4. 4. Functions of the State Government
  5. 5. Establishment and incorporation of Disaster Management Authority
  6. 6. Constitution of Authority
  7. 7. Meetings of the Authority
  8. 8. Proceeding not to invalidated by vacancy etc.
  9. 9. Officers and employees of Authority
  10. 10. State Commissioner for Disaster Management
  11. 11. Functions of the authority
  12. 12. Recommendations to be made to the appropriate authority
  13. 13. Powers and Functions of the Chief Executive Officers
  14. 14. Emergency Relief
  15. 15. Other Functions of Commissioner
  16. 16. Disaster Mitigation and Management centre (D.M.M.C.)
  17. 17. Functions of D. M.M. C.
  18. 18. Powers and Functions of the Divisional Commissioner
  19. 19. Powers and Functions of the District Magistrate
  20. 20. Other Powers and Functions of District Magistrate
  21. 21. Functions of Local Authorities
  22. 22. Disaster Management Plans for Districts
  23. 23. Declaration of an area as disaster prone area or disaster affected area
  24. 24. Fund of Authority
  25. 25. Borrowing of Money
  26. 26. Budget
  27. 27. Accounts and Audit
  28. 28. Annual Report
  29. 29. Offences and Penalties
  30. 30. Cognizance of Offences
  31. 31. Offences by Companies
  32. 32. Power of entry
  33. 33. Delegation of Functions
  34. 34. Powers of State Government to issue directions
  35. 35. Power to issue direction
  36. 36. Members and employees to be public servants
  37. 37. Protection of action taken under the Act
  38. 38. Powers of State Government to make rules
  39. 39. Powers of Authority to make regulations
  40. 40. Savings

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