The West Bengal Fire Services Act, 1950
west-bengal · 1950
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the West Bengal Fire Services Act, 1950
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used throughout the West Bengal Fire Services Act, 1950, including "fire brigade," "fire-fighting appliances," and "warehouse."
- S. 3Fire brigade to be maintained
- S. 4Section 4 authorizes the State Government to issue orders for fire brigade equipment, facilities, training, discipline, and general efficiency.
- S. 5(1) On the occasion of a fire, the Director or the Powers officer in charge of the members of the fire brigade on the "
- S. 6Police-officers of all grades shall be authorised and bound to aid the fire brigade in the execution of its duties
- S. 7Section 7 protects police and fire brigade officers from liability for damages if they act in good faith to fulfill their duties.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates the seniormost fire officer to investigate fire origins and report to the local magistrate, who may summon witnesses.
- S. 9Section prohibits letting off rockets or sending up fire-balloons without a license in areas where the Act applies.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the licensing authority and fees for fire-works in West Bengal, delegating powers and setting fee rates.
- S. 11Section 11 allows the authority to withdraw or suspend fire service licenses, except for firework sales which require a 30-day notice.
- S. 12Section 12 requires a license from the Collector for using buildings as warehouses under the West Bengal Fire Services Act, 1950.
- S. 13Section 13 prohibits granting warehouse licenses unless the building meets prescribed safety conditions.
- S. 14Section 14 allows existing warehouse owners to apply for a new license under the Act, with adjustments for prior licenses and requirements for compliance.
- S. 15Section 15 of the West Bengal Fire Services Act, 1950 requires warehouse owners to apply for and obtain a license from the Collector, detailing building plans and usage.
- S. 16Section 16 ensures that fire service license applications must be processed within 30 days, or the applicant is exempt from penalties for warehouse use.
- S. 17Section 17 regulates warehouse licenses, requiring inspections, compliance with safety conditions, and prohibition of hazardous activities.
- S. 18Section 18 of the West Bengal Fire Services Act, 1950, outlines the calculation and rates for annual fees for warehouse licenses.
- S. 19Section 19 requires new warehouse occupiers to notify the Collector and pay a fee within two weeks for license name change.
- S. 20Section 20 allows Collector to inform Magistrate about license violations, enabling summons for license suspension or cancellation.
- S. 21Magistrate can cancel or suspend fire service licenses if satisfied there are reasonable grounds.
- S. 22Section 22 allows the Collector to delegate powers, duties, and functions under this chapter to subordinate officers.
- S. 23Section 23 allows the State Government to delegate Collector's fire service powers to the Corporation of Calcutta or municipal commissioners.
- S. 24Section 24 prohibits unauthorized rocket, balloon, or firework sales in West Bengal, imposing fines for violations.
- S. 25Section 25 penalizes owners or occupiers of private premises for launching rockets or balloons without a license, imposing fines up to 100 rupees.
- S. 26Section penalizes unlicensed use of buildings or places as warehouses with fines up to 100 rupees per day.
- S. 27Section penalizes unauthorized use of a warehouse after license refusal, cancellation, or suspension with fines.
- S. 28Section 28 penalizes license holders for violating warehouse license conditions with a fine up to 100 rupees.
- S. 29Section 29 penalizes warehouse occupiers who fail to notify and pay fees after a change in occupancy, with fines up to twenty rupees per day.
- S. 30Section 30 penalizes giving false information to authorities to induce fire service actions, with a fine up to one hundred rupees.
- S. 31Section penalizes residing in a jute or cotton pressing warehouse with a fine up to twenty rupees per day.
- S. 32Section penalizes bringing unprotected matches or lights into jute or cotton warehouses in West Bengal with fines up to twenty rupees.
- S. 33Prohibits smoking in jute or cotton warehouses and imposes fines for violations.
- S. 34Section 34 allows the State Government to attach municipal funds if payments are not made, with specific conditions on fund use and priority of debt payments.
- S. 35Section 35 allows police to arrest and bring offenders of fire safety violations to a magistrate for processing.
- S. 36Every license granted under Chapter IV of this Act shall, as far as possible, be in the form in the Schedule to this A
- S. 37Act not to apply where small quantities of inflammable articles are deposited
- S. 38Repeals municipal acts' provisions allowing Calcutta or other municipalities to levy fees for storing specified articles.
- S. 39The Licensed Warehouse and Fire-Brigade Act, Ben
- S. 40Povier to make rules
- S. 189310 The West Bengal Fire Services Act, 1950
- S. 1898for the service of summons
- S. 1923Ben