Mr. Bandyopadhyay has been asked to “explain in writing” to the Home Ministry within three days as to “why action should not be taken against him” under Section 51 of the DM Act. Why the DM Act, 2005? The DM Act, 2005, first came into existence after the 2004 tsunami, when thousands were killed. Thereafter, the Chief Secretary arrived, along with the Chief Minister, inside the meeting room and left thereafter immediately,” the notice said. What is Section 51 (b) of DM Act?

Source: The Hindu June 01, 2021 07:28 UTC