AGARTALA, May 9 (TIWN): Amid ongoing India-Pakistan conflict, Ministry of Home Affairs writes to chief secretaries and administrators of all states and Union Territories, asking them to invoke emergency powers under civil defence rules for efficient implementation of the necessary precautionary measures.

What Emergency Powers States Have Under Civil Defence Rules?

Under the Civil Defence Rules, the states have to take action to protect people, safeguard property and ensure essential services. The local municipal bodies are required to cover the costs of these emergency measures from their own funds.   Section 11 of the Civil Defence Act, 1968 empowers the state governments to take measures, which are deemed necessary for the protection of people and property from injury or damage, or for ensuring the maintenance of the vital services, in the case of a hostile attack.

Ministry of Home Affairs writes to chief secretaries and administrators of all states and Union Territories, asking them to invoke emergency powers under civil defence rules for efficient implementation of the necessary precautionary measures

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha held meeting with security forces at his residence.