Section 12

Guidelines for minimum standards of relief.

The Disaster Management Act, 2005

  • Act 53 of 2005
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

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

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    The National Authority shall recommend guidelines for the minimum standards of relief to be provided to persons affected by disaster, which shall include,—
         (i) the minimum requirements to be provided in the relief camps in relation to shelter, food, drinking water, medical cover and sanitation;
         (ii) the special provisions to be made for widows and orphans;
         (iii) ex gratia assistance on account of loss of life as also assistance on account of damage to houses and for restoration of means of livelihood;
         (iv) such other relief as may be necessary.

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