Section 16, Disaster Management Act, 2005 [S22-GAS]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 8 November 2005.

In Disaster Management Act, 2005 [A11-AA6]. This text from 8 November 2005. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 16, Disaster Management Act, 2005 [S22-GAS]. Machine: S22-GAS.

16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The National Authority may, by order in writing, direct any owner of a hazardous installation to take such measures in relation to the operation of a hazardous installation 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

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