Centre Asks States To Activate Emergency Powers
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an urgent directive to all states and Union Territories to invoke emergency powers under the Civil Defence Rules, 1968.
Amid heightened security concerns, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an urgent directive to all states and Union Territories. The Centre has asked them to invoke emergency powers under the Civil Defence Rules, 1968, which allows authorities to take fast decisions and make emergency purchases—especially in situations where there may be a threat of attacks or disruptions.
The MHA has written to Chief Secretaries and Administrators across India asking them to activate Section 11 of the Civil Defence Rules, 1968. This section allows state governments to:
- Take any urgent measures needed to protect people and property.
- Ensure that essential services like power, water, hospitals, and communication continue to run smoothly in case of any emergency.
- Bypass routine red tape and directly buy equipment or services needed for civil defence, without waiting for long approvals.
Simply put, the Centre wants states to be ready to act fast if there’s any kind of threat—whether it’s a military attack, terror strike, or anything else that can disrupt normal life.
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