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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].

In Gujarat State Disaster Management Act, 2003 [A12-6MJ]. This text from 21 June 2004. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 2, Gujarat State Disaster Management Act, 2003 [S2M-41M]. Machine: S2M-41M.

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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Section 2, Gujarat State Disaster Management Act, 2003 [S2M-41M]