Lockdown: Refusal for help may lead to one year in jail

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Those who did not accept the lockdown applicable to deal with Corona are being tried under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code, but the violation was continuing. After this, the Ministry of Home Affairs has also asked the states to take action under the Disaster Management Act 2005. Government officials have gained more power after the disaster management law comes into force. In such a situation, if you do not obey the law, you can be imprisoned for 2 and 3 years for spreading falsehood.

Refusal to discharge duty

The law provides for imprisonment of up to one year for not performing the duties assigned to him by an officer appointed at the time of disaster. However, whoever has the written approval of his superior officer or has any legal basis for not performing duty, will be exempt from punishment.

Imprisonment for two years for the wrong claim

There is a provision of fine and two years of jail under Section 52 of the Disaster Management Act for wrongful claims seeking relief, assistance, reconstruction, and other benefits.

Punishment in disaster act for two types of crimes

Violation of Section 188 of IPC can be sent to jail for up to six months. At the same time, the action is also taken under Section 188 for violation of epidemic disease law. Under Section 51 of the Disaster Management Act, imprisonment for one year and refusal to obey the instructions of the officers can be punishable by one year.

If you do not follow the instructions, you can be punished for up to two years in the event of danger to your life. There may be imprisonment or fine of up to three years for publishing or distributing fear-provoking material.

The legal shield for officers and employees

Disaster law protects them from the legal process by taking decisions for an officer and employee.

Refusing to help

Under the law, any officer has the right to take the resources, person, material, place, building, a vehicle for rescue, necessary to deal with the disaster. Refusal to obey the instructions of the authorities can carry a sentence of one year.

Provision for imprisonment for seven years on hoarding-black marketing

If found guilty of hoarding-black marketing in the Essential Commodities Act, there can be imprisonment for seven years or fine or both. States may consider detaining the accused.

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