Disaster Management Act 2005 Archives

Drainage restoration measures under Disaster Management Act not hit by Art. 300-A; No acquisition or compensation required: Bombay HC

In writ petitions challenging notices issued under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 restraining landowners from obstructing drainage work, the Court held that the action constituted a statutory flood mitigation measure backed by law and did not amount to deprivation of property under Article 300-A, thereby rejecting the challenge.

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Kerala HC Directs Collector and Police to ensure safe pilgrimage to Sabarimala during Mandala-Makaravilakku Festival

Kerala High Court was reviewing the steps and action plans proposed by the Travancore Devaswom Board, the State Government, and the police to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims at Sabarimala.

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MHA directs States/UTs to take strict action against offenders obstructing last rites of healthcare professionals and frontline workers succumbing to COVID-19

Under the directions of Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has again directed all

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COVID 19 | Strict Action to be taken by Authorities on Violators of Lockdown Measures: MHA to States [Read penal provisions against violation of lockdown]

Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) had issued consolidated guidelines on lockdown measures to be taken by the Ministries/Departments of Government of

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COVID-19 | 11 empowered group of officers constituted by MHA under Disaster Management Act to identify problem areas and provide effective solution

The pandemic of COVID 19 has engulfed the entire world posing serious challenges for the health and economic security of millions of