Question : LEGISLATION ACT

(a) whether in the aftermath of Orissa Super Cyclone in 1999 a Disaster Management Committee had drafted ‘Calamity Management Act’ for Centre’s consideration;

(b) if so, whether this draft was sent to all the States for their comments;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Union Government proposes to enact a legislation with regard to meet the national disaster;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) if not, the reasons therefor

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHRIPAD Y. NAIK)

(a) to (c): A High Powered Committee on Disaster Management Plans was constituted in August 1999. The Committee has prepared a Model State Disaster Management Act, which has already been circulated to State Governments and Union Territories for taking necessary action.

(d) to (f): There is no proposal under consideration.