Section 53
Punishment for misappropriation of money or materials, etc.
The Disaster Management Act, 2005
About this Act
An Act to provide for the effective management of disasters and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Whoever, being entrusted with
any money or materials, or otherwise being, in custody of, or dominion over, any money or goods, meant
for providing relief in any threatening disaster situation or disaster, misappropriates or appropriates for his
own use or disposes of such money or materials or any part thereof or wilfully compels any other person
so to do, shall on conviction be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years,
and also with fine.