The Telangana Fire Service Act, 1999.
telangana · 1999
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- S. 1The Andhra Pradesh Fire Service Act, 1999 received the assent of the President on the 1st June, 1999
- S. 2Substituted by G
- S. 3Substituted by Act No
- S. 4Substituted by G
- S. 5Substituted by G
- S. 6Substituted by Act No
- S. 7Section 7 grants powers, functions, and privileges to new service appointees upon receiving a certificate from the Director General.
- S. 8The section allows the government to create a volunteer auxiliary fire service and defines their roles and privileges.
- S. 9The Government may, from time to time, make such general or special orders as they may think fit,- Auxiliary fire s
- S. 10Section 10 empowers fire service members to remove obstructions, close streets, break into premises, and regulate water supply during fire emergencies.
- S. 11Section 11 allows fire service officers to draw water from any source for firefighting operations.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the Director General to arrange for fire-fighting assistance from private personnel or equipment providers.
- S. 13Section 13 requires certain high-rise buildings to apply for approval from the Director General before submitting construction plans.
- S. 14The section allows the government to mandate fire safety precautions and remove hazardous items from high-risk premises.
- S. 15Section 15 allows the government to prohibit fire-risk areas from being used without a fire service license.
- S. 16Owners or occupiers of places for specified purposes must apply for a license within thirty days of notification.
- S. 17Section 17 grants or rejects fire service licenses within 60 days, with appeal rights for refusals.
- S. 18Section 18 specifies that fire service licenses are valid for three years, renewable, and cancelable for specified reasons.
- S. 19Section 19 mandates building owners/occupiers to install and maintain fire safety measures and prohibits tampering with fire safety equipment.
- S. 20Section 20 allows fire service officers to inspect places deemed fire risks, with flexibility for immediate inspections if necessary.
- S. 21Section 21 allows authorized officers to inspect buildings and issue notices for fire safety compliance.
- S. 22Section 22 authorizes officers to take necessary steps to enforce compliance with fire prevention notices if not followed.
- S. 23(1) The expenditure in connection with the service shall be met out of the Consolidated Fund of the State
- S. 24Section 24 mandates that owners or occupiers pay a fee for fire service members working outside Telangana to extinguish fires near its borders.
- S. 25Section 25 imposes and details the collection of fees from high-rise building owners for fire service purposes in Telangana.
- S. 26Section 26 penalizes members of the Telangana Fire Service for violations of duty, breaches of discipline, or misconduct.
- S. 27Section penalizes failure to comply with fire safety notifications or directions with a fine up to ₹500.
- S. 28Section penalizes obstruction or interference with fire service members 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.
- S. 30Section 30 penalizes failure to obtain a fire service license or comply with its conditions with fines or imprisonment.
- S. 31Section 31 penalizes willful violations of the Telangana Fire Service Act with imprisonment, fines, or both.
- S. 32Section 32 holds company officers responsible for offenses committed by the company, with exceptions for due diligence.
- S. 33Section 33 allows the Director General to compound or withdraw proceedings for offenses under the Act.
- S. 34Section 34 allows the government to establish, maintain, close, or relocate fire service training centers.
- S. 35The section allows the government to set fees and procedures for fire prevention and extinguishment training courses.
- S. 36Section 36 imposes a fire tax on properties in Telangana, not exceeding five percent of the property tax.
- S. 37Section 37 prohibits Telangana Fire Service members from outside employment without permission and requires them to be always on duty.
- S. 38Section 38 allows the Director General to send fire service members to neighboring areas not under this Act to fight fires, applying this Act's provisions there.
- S. 39Section 39 authorizes the government to use the fire service for rescue, salvage, and suitable work based on training and equipment.
- S. 40Section 40 allows fire service officers to request building owners to provide details for fire safety purposes.
- S. 41Section 41 exempts local authorities from charging for water used in firefighting and for fire-fighting infrastructure maintenance.
- S. 42Section 42 exempts water supply authorities from compensation claims for water supply interruptions due to compliance with fire safety requirements.
- S. 43Section 43 mandates Police Officers to assist Telangana Fire Service members in executing their duties.
- S. 44Section 44 limits cognizance of non-cognizable offences under the Act to complaints from the Director General or his nominee.
- S. 45Section 45 protects authorities, officers, and service members from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act.
- S. 46Section 46 prohibits Telangana Fire Service members from joining certain unions or organizations without government approval and restricts their political activities and communications.
- S. 47(1) The Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out all or any of the purposes of this Act