Taxmann Bare Act Disaster Management Act 2005 with Section Notes Edition 2025

Description

Disaster Management Act 2005 [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is an authoritative and up-to-date reference to India’s comprehensive legal framework for disaster management. This Edition meticulously presents the text of the Act, as amended up to date, along with detailed section-wise notes, relevant judicial interpretations, allied rules, and the complete text of the Dam Safety Act 2021. The publication is designed to facilitate a robust understanding of the statutory provisions governing disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and institutional mechanisms at national, state, district, and local levels. With the inclusion of all statutory rules and recent amendments, this book serves as an indispensable guide for readers.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Legal Practitioners & Judges – For referencing statutory text, rules, and judicial pronouncements concerning disaster management and dam safety
• Government Officials & Administrators – A resource for officers in disaster management authorities at the national, state, and district levels, as well as municipal and local bodies, to understand their powers, responsibilities, and compliance requirements
• Policy Makers & Researchers – Essential for policy formulation, academic study, and research in the fields of disaster management, public safety, and risk governance
• Students & Academicians – An ideal companion for law students, competitive exam aspirants, and academicians seeking clarity on disaster management laws and their practical implementation
• NGOs & Disaster Management Professionals – For operational guidance, compliance, and capacity-building in disaster risk reduction and response strategies

The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Disaster Management Act [Act No. 53 of 2005] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Comprehensive Text with Section Notes] Provides the complete and updated text of the Disaster Management Act 2005, with detailed, section-wise explanatory notes and case law references for practical clarity
• [Updated Amendments] Incorporates all amendments up to date, including the Disaster Management (Amendment) Act 2025 and the latest changes to related rules and procedures
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
• [Inclusion of All Allied Rules & Orders] Encompasses all statutory rules, notifications, regulations, and removal of difficulties orders for seamless compliance and implementation
• [Dam Safety Act 2021] Integrates the latest central legislation on dam safety, making this volume a single-point resource for all facets of disaster and infrastructure risk governance
• [Practical Case Law Summaries] Includes landmark judgments and legal interpretations that clarify the statutory powers, procedures, and limitations under the Act
• [Structured Indexing] Intuitive content organisation and a comprehensive subject index facilitate quick access to relevant provisions and topics

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Logical Chapter-wise Arrangement – The Act is presented sequentially, with each chapter prefaced by a summary of contents for easy navigation
• Section Notes – After each statutory provision, comprehensive notes explain definitions, scope, recent amendments, judicial interpretations, and practical application
• Integration of Allied Acts/Rules – Allied laws, rules, and orders are appended and indexed for direct referencing alongside the primary Act
• Tables and Indexes – Includes a subject index and schedules to enhance usability for legal research and field operations