Section 2, Gujarat State Disaster Management Act, 2003 [S2M-41M]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 21 June 2004 by No. 733/2004 [N13-0H4].
2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) "disaster" means a catastrophe, mishap, calamity or grave occurrence in any area, arising from natural or man made causes, or by accident or negligence which results in substantial loss of life or human suffering or damage to, and destruction of, property; (b) "District Authority" means the District Disaster Management Authority constituted under this Act; (c) "notification" means a notification published in the Official Gazette, and the expression "notified" shall be construed accordingly; (d) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.
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disaster: Section 2, Gujarat State Disaster Management Act, 2003 [S2M41M] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "disaster" means a catastrophe, mishap, calamity or grave occurrence in any area, arising from natural or man made causes, or by accident or negligence which results in substantial loss of life or human suffering or damage to, and destruction of, property
disaster: 3 more definitions.
District Authority: Section 2, Gujarat State Disaster Management Act, 2003 [S2M41M] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "District Authority" means the District Disaster Management Authority constituted under this Act
District Authority: 10 more definitions.
notification: Section 2, Gujarat State Disaster Management Act, 2003 [S2M41M] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "notification" means a notification published in the Official Gazette, and the expression "notified" shall be construed accordingly
notification: 996 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Gujarat State Disaster Management Act, 2003 [S2M41M] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
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