Central Act

The Disaster Management Act, 2005

An Act to provide for the effective management of disasters and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Act number53 of 2005
Enacted2005-12-23
In force from2006-07-28
MinistryMinistry of Home Affairs
DepartmentDepartment of States
Sections85
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When did the The Disaster Management Act, 2005 come into force?

It came into force on 2006-07-28, having been enacted on 2005-12-23.

Which ministry administers it?

The Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of States).

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