This Act lays down measures for the effective management of disasters in the State of Gujarat. The Act provides for the establishment of the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority, and defines its internal composition. Functions of the Authority include: plan, coordinate and monitor disaster management and post-disaster reconstruction, rehabilitation, evaluation and assessment; assist the State Government in the formulation of policies relating to emergency relief; promote general education and awareness on disaster management; collect data on all aspects of disasters and disaster management; and develop disaster management plans. The Act further provides for: functions of the State Government and of its departments; appointment of a State Relief Commissioner; powers and functions of the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, of the State Relief Commissioner and of the Collector; functions of local authorities; duties of police force, home guards, civil defence, etc.; declaration of areas as disaster prone areas or disaster affected areas; establishment of a Disaster Management Fund; offences and penalties; etc.
Индия · 2003-04-04