The Assam Lifts and Escalators Act, 2006
assam · 2006
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- S. 2( I) This Act may be called the Assam Lifts and EscalatorsAct, 2006
- S. 3Section 3 defines key terms for lifts and escalators and requires owners to apply for permission to install them.
- S. 4Section 4 mandates lift or escalator owners to apply for an operating license after installation, detailing the process and conditions for approval.
- S. 5Existing lift owners must apply for a license within three months of the Act's commencement to operate their lifts or escalators.
- S. 6( I ) Every license shall be valid for it period of three years from of licenses the date on which it is granted
- S. 7Section 7 mandates that lifts and escalators must operate only under the terms of their respective licenses.
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- S. 9Section 9 allows the Chief Inspector to suspend or cancel a lift license for non-compliance and requires prior permission for any lift alterations.
- S. 10Section 10 allows authorized officers to inspect lifts or escalators and order repairs if unsafe.
- S. 11Section 11 allows aggrieved parties to appeal certain orders to higher authorities within 30 days.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates building owners to provide inspectors access to lifts and escalators for inspections and repairs.
- S. 13( I) alteration work of lift installation to b·e entrusted tocompetent persons
- S. 14Section 14 mandates owners or their agents to report lift or escalator accidents to authorities and prohibits resuming operation without government permission.
- S. 15The section authorizes the State Government to appoint qualified Electrical Inspectors as Chief and Inspectors for lifts and escalators, with specific powers and fees.
- S. 16Section 16 mandates regular inspections and testing of lifts and escalators, and submission of reports and fees to the Chief Inspector.
- S. 18Section 18 penalizes violations of the Assam Lifts and Escalators Act with fines, holding company officers liable for corporate offenses.
- S. 20Section 20 requires court approval from the Chief Inspector or State Government for offenses under the Assam Lifts and Escalators Act, 2006.
- S. 21Section 21 specifies how notices, orders, or documents under the Assam Lifts and Escalators Act, 2006 can be served.
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- S. 23Section 23 specifies how notices and documents are served and protects officers from legal action for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 25Act, 2003 (I\