Disaster Management Act, 2005
Chapter VI: Local Authorities
41. Functions of the
local authority.-
1.
Subject
to the directions of the District Authority, a local authority shall-
a. ensure that its
officers and employees are trained for disaster management;
b. ensure that resources
relating to disaster management are so maintained as to be readily available
for use in the event of any threatening disaster situation or disaster;
c. ensure all
construction projects under it or within its jurisdiction conform to the standards
and specifications laid down for prevention of disasters and mitigation by the
National Authority, State Authority and the District Authority;
d. carry out relief,
rehabilitation and reconstruction activities in the affected area in accordance
with the State Plan and the District Plan.
2.
The
local authority may take such other measures as may be necessary for the
disaster management.