Section 9, Disaster Management Act, 2005 [S22-G3B]
As at 6 September 2026. In force from 8 November 2005.
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The National Authority may, by order in writing, direct any organiser of a mass gathering to take such measures in relation to the holding of a mass gathering as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
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National Authority: Section 2, Disaster Management Act, 2005 [S22FW3] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "National Authority" means the National Disaster Management Authority established under section 3
National Authority: 2 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (27)
Disaster Management (Relief material Control) Order, 2020 [N1A-GWP], 10 September 2020, in force. Recital: "Whereas the National Disaster Management Authority has issued an Order under section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005); NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by the said Act, the National Executive Committee hereby directs"
Notification S.O. 2368(E) of the Ministry of Home Affairs dated 26th June, 2011 under section 9 [N15-HZ3], 26 June 2011, in force. Recital: "Whereas the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary to appoint a Commission of Inquiry for the purpose of making an inquiry into a definite matter of public importance; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005), the Central Government hereby appoints a Commission of Inquiry consisting of"
Disaster Management (Installation Control) Order, 2011 [N15-H4G], 13 January 2011, in force. Recital: "Whereas the National Disaster Management Authority has issued an Order under section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005); NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by the said Act, the National Executive Committee hereby directs"
Notification S.O. 294(E) of the National Disaster Management Authority dated 8th April, 2026 under section 9 [N15-6XH], 8 April 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005), the Central Government hereby directs that the powers exercisable by it under section 9 shall, subject to its control, also be exercisable by the District Collector"
Disaster Management (Shelter Control) Order, 2013 [N13-QB3], 16 June 2013, in force. Recital: "Whereas the National Disaster Management Authority has issued an Order under section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005); NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by the said Act, the National Executive Committee hereby directs"
Disaster Management (Warning Control) Order, 2015 [N13-VVK], 24 January 2015, in force. Recital: "Whereas the National Disaster Management Authority has issued an Order under section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005); NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by the said Act, the National Executive Committee hereby directs"
Disaster Management (Stock Control) Order, 2018 [N14-7DR], 25 September 2018, in force. Recital: "Whereas the National Disaster Management Authority has issued an Order under section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005); NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by the said Act, the National Executive Committee hereby directs"
Disaster Management (Stock Control) Order, 2022 [N14-MDY], 3 June 2022, in force. Recital: "Whereas the National Disaster Management Authority has issued an Order under section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005); NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by the said Act, the National Executive Committee hereby directs"
Disaster Management (Plan Control) Order, 2006 [N13-53H], 16 August 2006, in force. Recital: "Whereas the National Disaster Management Authority has issued an Order under section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005); NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by the said Act, the National Executive Committee hereby directs"
Disaster Management (Installation Control) Order, 2016 [N14-11R], 4 November 2016, in force. Recital: "Whereas the National Disaster Management Authority has issued an Order under section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005); NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by the said Act, the National Executive Committee hereby directs"
Notification S.O. 3181(E) of the Ministry of Home Affairs dated 20th January, 2014 under section 9 [N17-WX6], 20 January 2014, in force. Recital: "Whereas the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary to appoint a Commission of Inquiry for the purpose of making an inquiry into a definite matter of public importance; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005), the Central Government hereby appoints a Commission of Inquiry consisting of"
Disaster Management (Installation Control) Order, 2009 [N17-PNV], 6 April 2009, in force. Recital: "Whereas the National Disaster Management Authority has issued an Order under section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005); NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by the said Act, the National Executive Committee hereby directs"
Notification S.O. 3877(E) of the Ministry of Home Affairs dated 9th July, 2019 under section 9 [N17-2GB], 9 July 2019, in force. Recital: "Whereas the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary to appoint a Commission of Inquiry for the purpose of making an inquiry into a definite matter of public importance; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005), the Central Government hereby appoints a Commission of Inquiry consisting of"
Disaster Management (Fire safety certificate Control) Order, 2007 [N16-FS0], 26 July 2007, in force. Recital: "Whereas the National Disaster Management Authority has issued an Order under section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005); NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by the said Act, the National Executive Committee hereby directs"
Notification S.O. 2332(E) of the Ministry of Home Affairs dated 21st November, 2008 under section 9 [N19-Y0E], 21 November 2008, in force. Recital: "Whereas the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary to appoint a Commission of Inquiry for the purpose of making an inquiry into a definite matter of public importance; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005), the Central Government hereby appoints a Commission of Inquiry consisting of"
Notification S.O. 3432(E) of the Ministry of Home Affairs dated 15th October, 2013 under section 9 [N19-0X6], 15 October 2013, in force. Recital: "Whereas the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary to appoint a Commission of Inquiry for the purpose of making an inquiry into a definite matter of public importance; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005), the Central Government hereby appoints a Commission of Inquiry consisting of"
Disaster Management (No-objection certificate Control) Order, 2020 [N19-BNZ], 21 February 2020, in force. Recital: "Whereas the National Disaster Management Authority has issued an Order under section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005); NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by the said Act, the National Executive Committee hereby directs"
Notification S.O. 4921(E) of the Ministry of Home Affairs dated 28th March, 2026 under section 9 [N1D-4SV], 28 March 2026, in force. Recital: "Whereas the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary to appoint a Commission of Inquiry for the purpose of making an inquiry into a definite matter of public importance; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005), the Central Government hereby appoints a Commission of Inquiry consisting of"
Disaster Management (Relief material Control) Order, 2023 [N1C-Y35], 14 September 2023, in force. Recital: "Whereas the National Disaster Management Authority has issued an Order under section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005); NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by the said Act, the National Executive Committee hereby directs"
Notification S.O. 3821(E) of the Ministry of Home Affairs dated 9th June, 2014 under section 9 [N1B-A5E], 9 June 2014, in force. Recital: "Whereas the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary to appoint a Commission of Inquiry for the purpose of making an inquiry into a definite matter of public importance; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005), the Central Government hereby appoints a Commission of Inquiry consisting of"
Disaster Management (Installation Control) Order, 2017 [N1B-EV7], 1 May 2017, in force. Recital: "Whereas the National Disaster Management Authority has issued an Order under section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005); NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by the said Act, the National Executive Committee hereby directs"
Notification S.O. 2459(E) of the Ministry of Home Affairs dated 15th February, 2016 under section 9 [N1D-M9M], 15 February 2016, in force. Recital: "Whereas the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary to appoint a Commission of Inquiry for the purpose of making an inquiry into a definite matter of public importance; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005), the Central Government hereby appoints a Commission of Inquiry consisting of"
Disaster Management (Warning Control) Order, 2020 [N1D-W6F], 22 September 2020, in force. Recital: "Whereas the National Disaster Management Authority has issued an Order under section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005); NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by the said Act, the National Executive Committee hereby directs"
Notification S.O. 1835(E) of the Ministry of Home Affairs dated 17th July, 2024 under section 9 [N1F-7S7], 17 July 2024, in force. Recital: "Whereas the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary to appoint a Commission of Inquiry for the purpose of making an inquiry into a definite matter of public importance; NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005), the Central Government hereby appoints a Commission of Inquiry consisting of"
Disaster Management (Warning Control) Order, 2026 [N1F-CNP], 13 February 2026, in force. Recital: "Whereas the National Disaster Management Authority has issued an Order under section 9 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005); NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by the said Act, the National Executive Committee hereby directs"
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