Commercial’s The Disaster Management Act, 2005 (Act 53 of 2005), 2027 Edition, published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., is a comprehensive legal reference presenting the bare text of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, with short comments and related statutory provisions. This edition incorporates the amendments introduced by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, and the Disaster Management (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2026, along with relevant rules, regulations, and supplementary legislation concerning disaster preparedness, prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery in India. It also includes important provisions relating to epidemic control and the institutional framework for disaster management, making it a useful reference for legal professionals, government officials, administrators, researchers, and students.

The book covers the principal legislation and related legal instruments, including:

• Disaster Management Act, 2005\
• The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, as specified on the cover\
• Disaster Management (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2026\
• Disaster Management (National Institute of Disaster Management) Rules, 2006\
• Disaster Management (Annual Report of National Authority) Rules, 2006\
• Disaster Management National Executive Committee (Procedures and Allowances) Rules, 2006\
• Disaster Management (Terms of Office and Conditions of Service of Members of the National Authority and Payment of Allowances to Members of Advisory Committee) Rules, 2006\
• Disaster Management (Notice of Alleged Offence) Rules, 2007\
• NDMA (Financial Advisor) Recruitment Rules, 2008\
• Disaster Management (NDRF) Rules, 2008\
• National Institute of Disaster Management Regulations, 2006\
• NIDM (Recruitment and Other Conditions of Service) Rules, 2014\
• Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, as amended by the Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Act, 2020

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Advocates and legal practitioners dealing with disaster management legislation and regulatory matters\
• Law students and judicial service aspirants studying environmental, administrative, and public safety laws\
• Government officials and public administrators responsible for disaster preparedness and emergency response\
• Disaster management authorities and institutional personnel requiring a consolidated statutory reference\
• Researchers and academicians studying disaster risk reduction, public health emergencies, and disaster governance\
• Professionals involved in emergency planning, disaster mitigation, relief operations, and rehabilitation\
• Compliance officers and organisations seeking to understand relevant statutory obligations

With its consolidated presentation of the principal Act, related rules, regulations, and supplementary legislation, Commercial’s The Disaster Management Act, 2005, 2027 Edition, provides a convenient reference for understanding the legal and institutional framework governing disaster management in India. Its bare-act format with short comments supports statutory interpretation, academic study, and practical application in disaster preparedness, emergency administration, and public safety.