Disaster Management Act, 2005
The Disaster Management Act, 2005, is a law in India that helps the government manage disasters. It gives authorities the power to make rules and take actions to prevent disasters, reduce their impact, and respond effectively when they happen. In this case, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) used parts of this Act to enforce the ban on aerial firecrackers to prevent fires.
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- Mumbai Bans Aerial Firecrackers and Rockets After Spike in Fires The Disaster Management Act, 2005, is a law in India that helps the government manage disasters. It gives authorities the power to make rules and take actions to prevent disasters, reduce their impact, and respond effectively when they happen. In this case, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) used parts of this Act to enforce the ban on aerial firecrackers to prevent fires.