New Delhi: Action is being taken under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code for those who do not accept the applicable lockdown to deal with the global epidemic corona, yet the violation continues. After this, the Ministry of Home Affairs has also issued orders to the States to take action under the Disaster Management Act 2005. Government officials have gained more power after the disaster management law came into force.
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If you do not follow the law, then you can be punished with imprisonment for 2 and 3 years for spreading falsehood. The law provides for imprisonment of up to one year for not performing the duties assigned to him by the 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 his duty, will be exempted from punishment. There is a provision of fine and two years of jail under Section 52 of the Disaster Management Act for wrongful claim for relief, assistance, reconstruction and other benefits.
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Violations under Section 188 of the IPC can be sent to jail for up to six months. Violations of epidemic disease law are also brought under Section 188. Under Section 51 of the Disaster Management Act, imprisonment for one year and refusing to obey the instructions of the officials can be punishable by one year. In addition, if found guilty of hoarding-black marketing in the Essential Commodities Act, there can be imprisonment for seven years or fine or both.