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(1) The Commissioner, for the purpose of section 284F may with the previous approval of the Standing Committee promote formation or extension of or, subject to the provisions of this Act, assist a housing association. (2) Where a housing association is desirous of erecting dwellings for the poorer classes, the Commissioner may for this purpose with the previous approval of the Standing Committee acquire land with a view to selling or leasing it to the association and the provisions of section 284K shall apply to such acquisition. (3) The Commissioner may, for the assistance of a housing association with the previous approval of the Standing Committee, make grants of loans to the association on such terms and subject to such conditions as to rate of interest and repayment or otherwise and on such security as the Standing Committee may stipulate; or give grants to the association. Explanation.—For the purpose of this rule “a housing association” means a society including a co-operative housing society or body of trustees or a company, established, for the purpose of or amongst whose objects or powers are included constructing, improving or managing or facilitating or encouraging construction or improvement of, houses for the poorer classes, being a society, body of trustees or company not trading for profit.] CHAPTER XIII Powers of Fire-Brigade Officers. On the occasion of a fire the Chief or any other officer in charge of the fire-brigade may do all or any of the following acts:— (a) remove, or order any fireman or other officer or person under his command to remove any persons who interfere by their presence with the operations of the fire-brigade; (b) take generally any measures that appear expedient for the protection of life and property, with power, by himself or by the persons under his command, to break into or through or take possession of, or pull down any premises for the purpose of putting an end to or limiting the spread of such fire, doing as little damage as possible; (c) cause the water to be shut off from the mains and pipes of any area in order to give a greater supply and preasure of water in the area in which the fire has occurred and utilize the water of any stream, tank, cistern, well or tank available for the purpose of extinguishing or limiting the spread of such fire; (d) close any street or passage in or near the site of the fire; (e) give orders for the rendering of such assistance as he may deem advisable by the person in charge of any fire engine; (f) use any premises for the passage of any house or other appliance; (g) take generally any measures that may appear necessary or expedient for the protection of life or property.