The Kerala Fire Force Act, 1962

Chapter Chapter I

• S. 1Short title, extent and commencement.-

• S. 2Section 2 defines key terms and establishes the maintenance and control of the Kerala Fire Force by the government.

Chapter Chapter I

• S. 3Maintenance of Fire Force.-
• S. 4Superintendence and control of the Force.-
• S. 5Appointment of members of the Force.-
• S. 6Issue of certificate to members of Force.-
• S. 7Auxiliary Fire Force.-
• S. 8Expenditure on the Force.-

• S. 9Section 9 empowers the Government to issue orders for the Fire Force's equipment, water supply, stations, rewards, compensation, training, and operational efficiency.
• S. 10Section 10 grants Kerala Fire Force members powers to remove obstructions, close streets, break into premises, and disperse obstructing assemblies during firefighting operations.

Chapter Chapter II

• S. 11Power of Director to make arrangements for supply of water.-

• S. 12The Director can, with government approval, make deals for fire-fighting help and equipment.
• S. 13Section 13 mandates the government to require owners to take fire prevention measures and authorizes officials to remove fire hazards.

Chapter Chapter III

• S. 14Prohibition against transfer of fire fighting property.-
• S. 15Requisitioning of fire fighting Property.-

• S. 16Section 16 allows the government to acquire firefighting equipment from local authorities if deemed necessary.
• S. 17Section 17 outlines the process for determining compensation for fire fighting property damage, involving government officials, local authorities, and courts.

Chapter Chapter III

• S. 18Reference to Court.-
• S. 19Appeal.-

• S. 2021 KI equipments to carry on fire fighting operations in such neighboring area and therc

Chapter Chapter IV

• S. 21Failure to take precautions.-
• S. 22Wilfully obstructing fire fighting operations.-

Chapter Chapter V

• S. 23Training Centres.-

• S. 24Section 24 prohibits members of the Kerala Fire Force from other employments without permission and allows deployment to neighboring areas during emergencies.

Chapter Chapter V

• S. 25Transfer to other area.-
• S. 26Employment on other duties.-

• S. 27Section 27 mandates property owners to compensate for fire damage caused by their negligence, with claims filed to the Collector and appealable to the District Judge.

Chapter Chapter V

• S. 28Inquiry into origin of fire and report to Government.-
• S. 29Power to obtain information.-

• S. 30Power of entry:

Chapter Chapter V

• S. 31Consumption of water.-
• S. 32No compensation for interruption of water supply.-
• S. 33Police Officers to aid.-
• S. 34Indemnity.-

• S. 35Power to make rules:- (I) The Government may, by notification in the Gazette purposes of this Act
• S. 1962The section allows the government to specify different start dates for different parts and provisions of the Kerala Fire Force Act in various areas of Kerala.