October 30, 2026

Section 59 – Disaster Management Act, 2005

59. Previous sanction for prosecution

No prosecution for offences punishable under sections 55 and sub-section (1) of section 56 shall be instituted except with the previous sanction of the Central Government or the State Government, as the case may be, or of any officer authorised in this behalf, by general or special order, by such Government.

“and sub-section (1) of section 56” substituted for “and 56” by the Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 (10 of 2025), s. 34, w.e.f. 9-4-2025.