The Haryana Fire and Emergency Services Act, 2022 (Haryana Act No. 14 of 2022)
haryana · 2022
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- S. 1This Act may be called the Haryana Fire and Emergency Services Act, 2022
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Haryana Fire and Emergency Services Act, 2022, including "appellate authority," "building," "bye-laws," and "Fire Officer."
- S. 3Section establishes Fire and Emergency Services in Haryana, allowing the government to declare additional services as emergencies.
- S. 4The Government may appoint any suitable officer of Group ‘A’ services as Director, Haryana Fire and Emergency Services
- S. 5Section 5 empowers the Director to oversee and manage fire safety, equipment, training, and emergency services in Haryana.
- S. 6Section 6 establishes fire divisions, stations, and field formations in Haryana to ensure fire prevention and life safety.
- S. 7Section 7 appoints a Fire Officer for each fire station, outlining their responsibilities and command during emergencies.
- S. 8Section prescribes recruitment, pay, allowances, and service conditions for Haryana Fire and Emergency Services members.
- S. 9The section allows the government to establish volunteer-based auxiliary fire services when deemed necessary.
- S. 10Section 10 empowers fire service officers to take necessary actions to extinguish fires and conduct rescue operations, including detaining obstructors.
- S. 11Section 11 authorizes officials to requisition firefighting equipment and resources from others to extinguish fires or handle emergencies.
- S. 12Section 12 allows fire officers to draw water from any source during firefighting, with no compensation for water supply interruption.
- S. 13Section 13 prohibits compensation claims for water supply interruptions made in compliance with fire safety regulations.
- S. 14Section 14 exempts local authorities from charging for water used in firefighting and related installations.
- S. 15Section 15 mandates the Haryana government to require fire risk preventive measures from owners or occupiers of premises deemed fire-prone.
- S. 16Section 16 mandates pandal erectors to implement fire prevention and life safety measures, display compliance, and face penalties for false declarations.
- S. 17Section 17 empowers the Director to remove fire hazards and obstructions, with District Magistrate oversight.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates building owners to install and maintain fire safety measures and apply for fire fighting scheme approval for high-rise and special buildings.
- S. 19Section 19 mandates building owners to apply for a fire safety certificate after installing fire protection measures, with varying validity periods based on building type.
- S. 20Section 20 mandates building owners to renew fire safety certificates, with inspections and potential additional safety conditions.
- S. 21Section 21 cancels fire safety certificates for non-compliance with fire safety directions, barring building occupancy.
- S. 22Section mandates building owners to appoint qualified Fire Safety Officers for fire prevention and immediate replacement on vacancy.
- S. 23Section 23 allows Fire Officers to inspect buildings for fire safety, with necessary assistance and respect for occupants' sentiments.
- S. 24Section 24 authorizes fire officers to inspect older buildings for fire safety compliance and report findings to the Director.
- S. 25Section 25 imposes penalties for violating section 12, including up to three months' imprisonment and a fine of up to 50,000 rupees.
- S. 26Owners or occupiers failing to appoint a Fire Safety Officer face penalties up to fifty rupees per square meter per month.
- S. 27Section 27 mandates owners to compensate others for fire damage caused by their negligence or deliberate actions, with claims processed by the Director.
- S. 28Section penalizes wilful obstruction of fire and emergency services personnel during firefighting with up to three months' imprisonment or a fine.
- S. 29Section penalizes knowingly false fire outbreak reports to authorized personnel with up to three months imprisonment or a fine up to ₹10,000.
- S. 30Section 30 imposes penalties for violating the Haryana Fire and Emergency Services Act, including imprisonment, fines, or both.
- S. 31Section 31 holds company officers responsible for company offenses, with penalties for those in charge, unless they prove lack of knowledge or due diligence.
- S. 32Section 32 allows offenses under the Haryana Fire and Emergency Services Act to be compounded by a specified officer if the government approves and the orders are complied with.
- S. 33Section 33 protects individuals from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 34Section 34 restricts court jurisdiction to hear offenses under the Haryana Fire and Emergency Services Act to complaints from the Director or Fire Officer.
- S. 35The Court of Sub-Divisional Magistrate shall try an offence punishable under this Act
- S. 36Section 36 allows appeals against notices or orders from the Director within 60 days, with possible extensions for valid reasons.
- S. 37Section 37 establishes training institutes in Haryana for fire prevention and extinguishment courses for fire service personnel and others.
- S. 38The Fire Officer shall conduct community awareness and training programmes on preventive measures on fire and other eme
- S. 39(1) A fire tax shall be levied on buildings on which property tax is levied by any local authority
- S. 40Section 40 outlines the assessment, collection, and enforcement of fire tax by local authorities on behalf of the government.
- S. 41Section 41 outlines conditions and charges for deploying Haryana Fire and Emergency Services outside the state.
- S. 42(1) No charges shall be levied for extinguishing the fire and rescue operations within the State
- S. 43Any amount payable under this Act shall be recovered as arrears of land revenue
- S. 44Section 44 allows the Director to make agreements for reciprocal fire fighting services beyond the act's jurisdiction with other services.
- S. 45The Haryana Fire and Emergency Services Act allows the government to declare certain fire services as technical services via official notification.
- S. 46Section 46 allows the Director to request building owners for information to aid firefighting duties.
- S. 47Section 47 empowers the Director to order evacuation and sealing of dangerous buildings, and disconnect utilities if necessary.
- S. 48Section 48 mandates police officers and employees to assist fire service officers in duties involving fire risk upon request.
- S. 49Section 49 provides compensation to disabled or deceased fire service members or their kin.
- S. 50Section 50 deems every member of Fire and Emergency Services as a public servant under the Indian Penal Code, restricting them from forming associations.
- S. 51Section 51 prohibits Haryana Fire and Emergency Services members from joining unions or political groups without government approval.
- S. 52(1) The Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the provisions of this Ac
- S. 53Section 53 allows the Director to delegate powers and duties under the Act to specified officers.
- S. 54The section allows the Haryana government to issue orders to address difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within three years of its commencement.
- S. 55Section 55 ensures the Haryana Fire and Emergency Services Act overrides any conflicting state laws.
- S. 56(1) The Haryana Fire Service Act, 2009 (12 of 2009) is hereby repealed