The Delhi Fire Service Act 2007
delhi · 2009
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- S. 1Section 1 authorizes fire service officials to remove fire-risk encroachments and report to a magistrate if the owner fails to do so.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Delhi Fire Service Act 2007, including "appellate authority," "building," "building bye-laws," and "fire zone."
- S. 3Establishes a unified Delhi Fire Service with mandatory postings for all ranks, except for private fire services.
- S. 4Section 4 mandates the inventory and notice of sale for seized goods under a fire order.
- S. 5Section 5 establishes the structure, organization, powers, and service conditions for the Delhi Fire Service as determined by the government.
- S. 6Section 6 classifies Fire Service posts into Group 'A', 'B', 'C', and 'D' based on pay and emoluments.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates the Delhi Government to consult the Union Public Service Commission for appointments to Group "A" and Group "B" Fire Service posts.
- S. 8Section 8 appoints a Director of Fire Service to oversee Delhi's Fire Service and authorizes the Director to hire staff.
- S. 9The section allows the government to establish fire zones, divisions, sub-divisions, and stations in Delhi for efficient fire management.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates issuance of appointment certificates to sub-officers and below in the Delhi Fire Service, which become void upon termination or suspension.
- S. 11Section 11 suspends a fire officer's powers and functions during suspension but keeps them under the same authority's control.
- S. 12Section 12 grants the Director authority to oversee and manage all aspects of the Delhi Fire Service, including equipment, training, and discipline.
- S. 13Calling of returns, reports , statements, etc
- S. 14Section 14 extends Central Civil Services Rules to Delhi Fire Service employees for conduct, classification, control, appeal, and pensions.
- S. 15Fire officers are always on duty and can be directed to work anywhere in Delhi as needed.
- S. 16Section extends Central Government's Fundamental and Supplementary Rules to all Delhi Fire Service employees.
- S. 17The Delhi Fire Service Act 2007 allows the government to declare the Fire Service as an essential service, with duties for fire officers to follow orders.
- S. 18Section 18 penalizes Delhi Fire Service members for duty violations, cowardice, unauthorized absences, or secondary employment.
- S. 19Restriction respecting right to form association, etc
- S. 20The section allows the government to levy a fire tax as a surcharge on property tax for lands and buildings in areas covered by the Act.
- S. 21Mode of assessment, collection, etc
- S. 22Section 22 mandates fire service members to pay fees for deployments beyond Delhi's limits, recoverable as land revenue if unpaid.
- S. 23The Director can make agreements with other fire services for mutual firefighting support beyond Delhi's limits.
- S. 24The Director can make fire-fighting assistance deals with external personnel or organizations, with government approval.
- S. 25The section allows the government to declare high-risk occupancies and Pandals and mandate fire safety measures.
- S. 26Section 26 mandates pandal erectors to self-regulate fire safety measures and display compliance declarations, with inspections and penalties for non-compliance.
- S. 27Section 27 mandates removal of fire hazards and obstructions to firefighting in Delhi.
- S. 28Section 28 grants fire service members authority to remove obstructions, close streets, break into premises, and arrest obstructors during fire rescue operations.
- S. 29Section 29 mandates specific large buildings and premises to appoint fire safety officers to ensure compliance with fire prevention and safety measures.
- S. 30Fire safety officers must train at the Fire Safety Management Academy unless they already trained at an equivalent institution.
- S. 31Section penalizes defaulters for not appointing fire safety officers, imposing fines based on building area.
- S. 32Section 32 mandates specific fire prevention and safety measures for multistoried buildings in Delhi.
- S. 33Inspection of buildings, premises, etc
- S. 34Section 34 mandates the nominated authority to inspect buildings, issue corrective notices for fire safety deficiencies, and report findings to the Director.
- S. 35Section 35 allows the Director or nominated authority to inspect older buildings to ensure fire safety measures and issue notices for necessary improvements.
- S. 36Section 36 allows appeals against certain notices or orders from the Nominated Authority or Director to the Appellate Authority within 30 days.
- S. 37Section 37 imposes penalties for violating Chapter VI provisions, including imprisonment, fines, or both.
- S. 38Section 38 establishes a fire training institute in Delhi to provide fire safety courses and training for various personnel.
- S. 39Section allows the Director to send Delhi Fire Service members to neighboring areas not under this Act to fight fires.
- S. 40The section allows employing the Delhi Fire Service for rescue, salvage, or other suitable tasks due to its training and equipment.
- S. 41Section 41 mandates property owners to compensate others for damages caused by their fire-related negligence or deliberate actions.
- S. 42Section 42 allows the Director or fire officer to request information about buildings and properties for fire safety purposes.
- S. 43The Delhi Fire Service Act 2007 allows the nominated authority to inspect buildings for fire safety compliance and issue corrective notices.
- S. 44Section 44 empowers the Director to seal dangerous buildings or premises and penalizes unauthorized removal.
- S. 45Section 45 of the Delhi Fire Service Act 2007 exempts fire service water usage from local authority charges.
- S. 46Section 46 exempts water supply authorities from compensation claims for water supply interruptions due to compliance with fire safety requirements.
- S. 47Section 47 mandates police and agencies to assist Delhi Fire Service members in executing their duties.
- S. 48Section 48 penalizes failure to report fire outbreaks, treating it as an offense under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 49Section penalizes failure to comply with fire safety requirements with fines or imprisonment.
- S. 50Section penalizes willful obstruction of fire service members during firefighting with up to three months' imprisonment or a fine.
- S. 51Section penalizes knowingly false fire outbreak reports to authorized personnel with up to three months imprisonment or a fine of up to 1,000 rupees.
- S. 52Section 52 imposes penalties for violating the Delhi Fire Service Act, including imprisonment, fines, or both.
- S. 53Section 53 makes the pre-existing Delhi Fire Service and its members part of the new Delhi Fire Service Act.
- S. 54Section 54 allows the fire service officers to compound certain specified offences for a specified amount, except those related to non-compliance with government orders.
- S. 55Section 55 prohibits courts from hearing cases against Delhi Fire Service Act notices or orders, except through specified appeals.
- S. 56Section 56 allows only the Director or authorized officer to initiate prosecution for offenses under the Delhi Fire Service Act.
- S. 57Jurisdiction - no court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate shall try an offence punishable under this Ac
- S. 58Section 58 protects individuals from legal action for good faith actions taken under the Delhi Fire Service Act.
- S. 59Section 59 allows special promotions for exceptional staff, with up to 10% of sanctioned strength, placing them at the bottom of the promotion list.
- S. 60The Delhi Fire Service Act 2007 provides funeral expenses up to five thousand rupees to next of kin if a non-gazetted fire service member dies on duty.
- S. 61Section 61 deems officers acting under the Delhi Fire Service Act as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 62Section 62 makes company officers and directors liable for offenses committed by the company, unless they prove lack of knowledge or due diligence.
- S. 63Power to make rules – The Govt
- S. 64Delegation of powers - (1) The Government
- S. 65Repeal and savings - As from the date of the commencement of this Act – (a) the United Provinces Fire Service Act,
- S. 66The section allows the Delhi Government to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, subject to legislative review.