Disaster Management Act : Guidelines for minimum standards of relief. Indian Bare Acts :

Disaster Management Act,2005

Act No : 53

Section : Guidelines for minimum standards of relief.

12. Guidelines for minimum standards of relief.-The National Authority shall recommend guidelines for the minimum standards of relief to be provided to persons affected by disaster, which shall include,-(i) the minimum requirements to be provided in the relief camps in relation to shelter, food, drinking water, medical cover and sanitation;(ii) the special provisions to be made for widows and orphans;(iii) ex gratia assistance on account of loss of life as also assistance on account of damage to houses and for restoration of means of livelihood;(iv) such other relief as may be necessary.