The Haryana Lifts and Escalators Act, 2008 (27 of 2008)
haryana · 2008
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- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Haryana Lifts and Escalators Act, 2008, including "lift," "escalator," and "automatic rescue device."
- S. 3Section 3 appoints officials to oversee lifts and escalators in Haryana and assigns the Chief Inspector control over them.
- S. 4Section 4 mandates lift and escalator owners to register, submit maintenance contracts, and provide annual safety certificates.
- S. 5Section mandates lift owners to install automatic rescue devices to safely evacuate trapped passengers during power failures.
- S. 6Section 6 mandates lift owners to install backup power systems to operate lifts within ten seconds if main power fails.
- S. 7Section mandates three-yearly inspections for registered lifts and escalators by authorized officials, with applicable fees.
- S. 8Section 8 allows use of Bureau of Indian Standards codes for compliance, with Act provisions prevailing in case of conflicts.
- S. 9Owners who installed lifts or escalators before the act's commencement must register them within two months.
- S. 10Section 10 allows government inspectors to enter premises to inspect lifts or escalators at reasonable times.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates an inspector to order necessary repairs or halt unsafe lifts/escalators until they meet safety standards.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates the Inspector to seal non-compliant lifts or escalators and appeals against such orders go to the Haryana Power Department Secretary.
- S. 13Section mandates lift or escalator owners to secure third-party insurance for passenger safety.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates lift and escalator owners to maintain operation logs and report accidents to the Inspector within 24 hours.
- S. 15Section 15 holds lift or escalator companies liable for accidents due to safety provision malfunctions.
- S. 16If any building where lift or escalator is installed or any lift or about closure
- S. 17Section mandates lift or escalator owners to replace installations after 20 years and apply for new registration.
- S. 18The Haryana Lifts and Escalators Act allows the government to relax certain provisions under specific conditions.
- S. 19The Government may, delegate any of its powers conferred on it by or under this Act, to such officer as it may deem fit
- S. 20Section 20 imposes penalties for violating the Haryana Lifts and Escalators Act, including imprisonment, fines, and daily additional fines for ongoing offenses.
- S. 21No Court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act except on a complaint made by the Inspector
- S. 22Section 22 protects individuals from legal action for actions done in good faith under the Act or its rules.
- S. 23Section 23 empowers the Haryana government to create rules for implementing the Haryana Lifts and Escalators Act, 2008.
- S. 24Nothing contained in this Act shall affect the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003) or the rules made t
- S. 2008(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Haryana