The ODISHA FIRE SERVICE ACT, 1993
odisha · 1993
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- S. 1( I ) This Act may be calkd the Orissa Fire Service Act, 1993
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used throughout the Odisha Fire Service Act, 1993, including "building," "Director," and "fire prevention measures."
- S. 3Establishes the Orissa Fire Service to provide efficient firefighting services, transferring existing personnel from the Orissa Police.
- S. 4Section 4 establishes the structure and appointment process for the Odisha Fire Service, including the Director and other officers.
- S. 5Section 5 governs the terms and conditions of service for Odisha Fire Service members, aligning them with rules for government servants.
- S. 6The Odisha Fire Service Act, 1993 allows the state government to recruit volunteers to form an auxiliary fire service force.
- S. 7Tbe gznwal superintendznce and control of thc Fire Service throu&;ut the superinten- State shall vest in the Director
- S. 8Section 8 empowers the Odisha Government to issue orders for fire service equipment, stations, rewards, and non-fire related employment.
- S. 9Section 9 empowers fire service officials to take necessary actions to extinguish fires, including removing obstructions, closing streets, and using water sources.
- S. 10(1) The !State G~vernment may, b$ 'riowcaiion, require the owners or mcasraes
- S. 11Section 11 authorizes fire service officials to enter buildings to obtain fire-fighting information, provided they give notice and respect occupants' social and religious practices.
- S. 12The Direaor or my oEcer alithorised by the State Government in this flre-Wting behelf mEy, on the occasion of a -me
- S. 13Section 13 mandates senior fire officers to investigate fire origins and report to local authorities, who may summon witnesses.
- S. 14Section 14 authorizes the Odisha Government to employ fire service members for rescue, salvage, or firefighting tasks based on their experience.
- S. 15Any mcmbtr who-
- S. 16Section 16 penalizes individuals for failing to report fire outbreaks without just cause.
- S. 17Section 17 penalizes failure to comply with fire safety notifications or directions with a fine up to ₹500.
- S. 18Section 18 penalizes willful obstruction of firefighters and false fire reports with up to three months' imprisonment and a fine.
- S. 19Penalty for false repork C W R V MISCELLANEOUS ,
- S. 20Section 20 mandates that individuals liable for starting a fire on their property must compensate others for damages caused by fire service actions.
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- S. 22Section 22 mandates individuals to promptly report any fire outbreak to the nearest fire station.
- S. 23Section 23 of the Odisha Fire Service Act, 1993, exempts the Odisha Fire Service from charges for water used in firefighting and other purposes.
- S. 24NO compensation for interruption of water-supply
- S. 25Section 25 protects government actions and officials from lawsuits when they act in good faith under the Odisha Fire Service Act.
- S. 26(!) Tho' State Government, may, by' notification, make rules for carrying out- makc rules
- S. 27Nothing in this Act =hall be dccmed to limit, mod& or derogate from the
- S. 28Section 28 empowers the state fire service to remove difficulties in fire prevention and safety measures.