44. National Disaster Response Force.—(1) There shall be constituted a National Disaster
Response Force for the purpose of specialist response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Force shall be constituted in such manner and, the
conditions of service of the members of the Force, including disciplinary provisions therefore, be such as
may be prescribed.
45. Control, direction, etc.—The general superintendence, direction and control of the Force shall
be vested and exercised by the National Authority and the command and supervision of the Force shall
vest in an officer to be appointed by the Central Government as the Director General of the National
Disaster Response Force.