CURBS TO OXYGEN MOVEMENT

  • The Centre invoked the Disaster Management Act, making the District Magistrates and Senior Superintendents of Police personally liable to ensure unhindered inter-State movement of vehicles carrying medical oxygen and to not restrict the supply to a particular State where the oxygen plant is located.
  • The Disaster Management Act of 2005 (DMA 2005) is an act passed by the government of India for the efficient management of disasters and other matters connected to it.
  • The stated object and purpose of the DM Act is to manage disasters, including preparation of mitigation strategies, capacity-building and more.

SOURCE: THE HINDU ,THE ECONOMIC TIMES ,MINT

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