Disaster Management Act, 2005
53. Punishment for
misappropriation of money or materials, etc.-
Whoever, being
entrusted with any money or materials, or otherwise being, in custody of, or
dominion over, any money or goods, meant for providing relief in any
threatening disaster situation or disaster, misappropriates or appropriates for
his own use or disposes of such money or materials or any part thereof or
wilfully compels any other person so to do, shall on conviction be punishable
with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, and also with fine.