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The Laws of Fiji
Last Updated: 1 August 2018

[NDM 28] Relief assistance28 

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(1) The Minister through the National Disaster Controller, National Disaster Coordinator, Divisional Commissioners, Provincial Administrators and District Officers shall be responsible for ongoing relief and assistance to disaster stricken communities.

[subs (1) am Act 11 of 2005 s 2, effective 1 July 2005]

(2) The National Disaster Management Office shall provide a plan of action for ongoing relief assistance if requested by the Minister and the Council.
(3) The Government and recognised non-government organisations shall provide disaster relief assistance during an emergency situation until the community has restored its self-reliance.
(4) The distribution of relief supplies shall be undertaken by Provincial Administrators or District Officers in accordance with criteria and guidelines approved by the Minister or by the Council.

[subs (4) am Act 11 of 2005 s 2, effective 1 July 2005]