Disaster Management Hub | Compensation & Good Samaritan Law

Your guide to safety and resilience in Bharat. Understand the Disaster Management Act, compensation rules, and your rights as a Good Samaritan.

Know your legal rights under the Constitution of India. This dynamic directory contains verified guidelines, resources, templates, and expert law compliance tools.

  • Disaster Rights

    NDMA & The Authority

    Law/Section: Disaster Management Act, 2005

    How Bharat organizes itself against the fury of nature.

    Fact: The Prime Minister of Bharat is the ex-officio Chairperson of the NDMA.

    • Three-Tier System: The law creates authorities at National (NDMA), State (SDMA), and District (DDMA) levels.
    • Mandatory Action: The government MUST have a 'Disaster Management Plan' ready for every district.
    • Emergency Powers: During a disaster, the District Magistrate can take over any building or vehicle for rescue work.

  • Disaster Rights

    Compensation & Ex-Gratia

    Law/Section: SDRF / NDRF Guidelines

    The state's duty to help you rebuild after a disaster.

    Tip: Always get a 'Panchnama' or an official report from the local Revenue Officer (Patwari) to claim compensation.

    • Loss of Life: Families of those who die in a disaster are entitled to ex-gratia payment (currently Rs 4 Lakh).
    • Property Damage: Financial aid is provided for damaged houses (Kutcha or Pucca) based on the level of destruction.
    • Crop Loss: Farmers are entitled to assistance from the SDRF if more than 33% of their crop is destroyed.

  • Disaster Rights

    Shelter, Food & Health

    Law/Section: National Policy on Disaster Management

    Basic dignity must be maintained even in a crisis.

    • Right to Rescue: The state has a legal duty to attempt to rescue every citizen trapped in a disaster zone.
    • Relief Camps: Right to clean water, food, and basic medical care in government-run relief camps.
    • Vulnerable Groups: Special priority must be given to children, women, and the elderly during evacuation and relief.

  • Disaster Rights

    The Good Samaritan Law

    Law/Section: SC Judgment: Savelife Foundation v. UoI

    Protecting the heroes who save lives.

    • No Harassment: If you help a disaster victim and take them to a hospital, the police or doctors CANNOT force you to stay or give your details.
    • Legal Immunity: You are not civilly or criminally liable for any unintentional injury caused while trying to save a person in an emergency.
    • No Court Visits: You cannot be forced to attend court or police stations as a witness if you don't want to.

  • Disaster Helplines

    National Disaster Response (NDRF)

    Contact: 011-24363260

    For emergency rescue and coordination.

  • Disaster Helplines

    Disaster Management Helpline

    Contact: 1070 / 1077

    Toll-free numbers for state and district relief.