The Punjab Safety Measures for Prevention and Control of Fire Act, 2012.
punjab · 2013
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- S. 1(4) This act may be called the Punjab Safety Measures for Prevention and Control of Fire Act, 2012
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Punjab Safety Measures for Prevention and Control of Fire Act, 2012, including "building," "Director," "Fire Officer," "Government," "Nominated authority," "occupier," and "owner."
- S. 3The section allows the Nominated authority to inspect buildings for fire safety compliance.
- S. 4Section 4 authorizes the Nominated authority to inspect buildings for fire safety compliance, providing necessary assistance and respecting social norms.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates the Nominated authority to inspect buildings for fire safety compliance and issue certificates or notices for required measures.
- S. 6(ii) The Nominated authority shall also sent to the Fire Officer
- S. 7Section 7 mandates the Fire Officer to enforce compliance with fire safety notices and recover unpaid expenses as land revenue arrears.
- S. 8() Any person, aggrieved by any notice or oder of the Nominated Appeal
- S. 9Section 9 allows for a second appeal to the Government if the initial appeal is rejected, with provisions for late filing and government review.
- S. 10No notice issued or order passed under this Act or the rules made thereunder shall be called in question in any Civil C
- S. 11Section 11 protects public servants from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 12Section 12 imposes penalties for violating fire safety provisions, including imprisonment, fines, or both.
- S. 13Section 13 holds company directors liable for offenses committed by the company, with protection if they prove lack of knowledge or due diligence.
- S. 14No
- S. 15(1) The Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 16() The Punjab Safety Measures for Prevention and Control of Fire Ordinance
- S. 2013The act establishes safety measures for fire prevention and control in buildings and premises in Punjab.