**Executive Summary**
This notification, issued by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi on August 5, 2026, announces the official renaming of the "Delhi Disaster Management Authority" to the "Delhi State Disaster Management Authority (DSDMA)." Exercised under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and in pursuance of the Government of NCT of Delhi Act, 1991, this change is effective immediately. The order partially modifies previous notifications from September 2022 and November 2024.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Nomenclature Change**
* The "Delhi Disaster Management Authority" is officially renamed the "Delhi State Disaster Management Authority (DSDMA)."
* The new designation is to be used for all purposes henceforth.
**Legal and Regulatory Framework**
* The change is enacted under sub-sections (1), (2), and (4) of section 14, read with clause (s) of section 2 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
* The notification follows the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India Notification No. S.O. 3753(E) dated September 2, 2024.
* This order serves as a partial modification of the Government of NCT of Delhi notifications dated September 15, 2022, and November 21, 2024.
**Administrative Implementation**
* The notification was issued by order and in the name of the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
* The directive is signed by the IAS Divisional Commissioner (Revenue)/Convener.
* The provisions of this notification come into force with immediate effect from the date of issuance (August 5, 2026).
**Impact Analysis**
**Delhi State Disaster Management Authority (DSDMA)**
**Impact**
The organization undergoes a formal change in its official identity and title.
**Action Required**
The authority must update its official branding, letterheads, seals, and digital presence to reflect the new name.
**Government Departments and Administrative Bodies**
**Impact**
All inter-departmental communications and legal references must now use the updated nomenclature.
**Action Required**
Departments must update their records, templates, and any pending documentation to refer to the body as the "Delhi State Disaster Management Authority (DSDMA)."
**General Public and Stakeholders**
**Impact**
The public will interact with the authority under its new "State" designated title.
**Action Required**
Stakeholders should address all future correspondence and legal filings to the updated name of the authority.
Key Entities Referenced
Delhi State Disaster Management Authority (DSDMA): The primary entity formerly known as the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, renamed through this notification.
Disaster Management Act, 2005: The central legislation under which powers were exercised to rename the regional disaster management authority.
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991: A key legislative act providing the legal basis for governance and administrative decisions in Delhi.
National Capital Territory of Delhi: The administrative region and central location where this policy and the authority's jurisdiction are applicable.
Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi: The key constitutional authority whose orders authorized the change in name and specification of the state authority.
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भाग IV
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GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI
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DELHI STATE DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
[Revenue Department (HQ)]
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 5th August, 2026
F. No. RD-K/6/2026-DDMA-REVENUE DEPARTMENT/1269.— In exercise of the powers
conferred by sub-sections (1), (2) and (4) of section 14 read with clause (s) of section 2 of the Disaster
Management Act, 2005 (53 of 2005), and in pursuance of the Government of National Capital Territory of
Delhi Act, 1991, and Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Notification No. S.O. 3753(E) dated
02.09.2024, and in partial modification of the Government of NCT of Delhi notification dated 15.09.2022
and the notification dated 21.11.2024, the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi
hereby specifies that the “Delhi Disaster Management Authority” shall henceforth be known as the “Delhi
State Disaster Management Authority (DSDMA)”.
This notification shall come into force with immediate effect.
By Order and in the name of the Lieutenant Governor
of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
NEERAJ SEMWAL, IAS Divisional Commissioner(Revenue)/Convener
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