October 30, 2026

Section 71 – Disaster Management Act, 2005

71. Bar of jurisdiction of court

No court (except the Supreme Court or a High Court) shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceeding in respect of anything done, action taken, orders made, direction, instruction or guidelines issued by the Central Government, National Authority, State Government, State Authority, District Authority or Urban Authority in pursuance of any power conferred by, or in relation to its functions, by this Act.

“District Authority or Urban Authority” substituted for “or District Authority” by the Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 (10 of 2025), s. 44, w.e.f. 9-4-2025.