Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

The Goa, Daman and Diu Fire Force Act, 1986

General198636 sections5 chapters

This law establishes and regulates a dedicated public fire force for the territory of Goa, Daman, and Diu. It applies to residents, property owners, local authorities, and fire service personnel. The legislation empowers government-appointed fire officers to manage emergency operations, requisition equipment, access private water sources, and enforce fire safety precautions in high-risk premises. Additionally, it penalizes individuals who obstruct firefighting efforts or fail to observe mandated safety measures, while protecting officials acting in good faith. This law is crucial because it creates an organized, efficient framework for emergency response, safeguarding lives, public infrastructure, and private property against fire hazards.

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Chapter I Chapter I →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions.
  3. 3Maintenance of Fire Force.
  4. 4Superintendence and Control of Fire Force.
  5. 5Appointment of Members of Fire Force.
  6. 6Issue of Certificate to Members of Fire Force.
  7. 7Auxiliary Fire Force.
  8. 8Expenditure on Fire Force.

Chapter II Chapter II →

  1. 9Powers of Government to make orders.
  2. 10Powers of Members of Fire Force on occasion of fire.
  3. 11Powers of Director/Chief Fire Officer to make arrangement for supply of water
  4. 12Powers of Director/Chief Fire Officer to enter into agreement for assistance.
  5. 13Preventive Measures.

Chapter III Chapter III →

  1. 14Prohibition against transfer of fire fighting property.
  2. 15Requisitioning of fire fighting property.
  3. 16Acquisition of fire fighting property.
  4. 17Principles and method of determining compensation.
  5. 18Reference to Court.
  6. 19Appeal.

Chapter IV Chapter IV →

  1. 20Penalty for violation of duty, etc.
  2. 21Failure to take precautions.
  3. 22Punishment for wilfully obstructing fire fighting operations.

Chapter V Chapter V →

  1. 23Training Centre.
  2. 24Bar to other employment.
  3. 25Transfer to other area.
  4. 26Employment on other duties.
  5. 27Liability of owner of property to pay compensation.
  6. 28Inquiry into origin of fire and report to Government.
  7. 29Power to obtain information.
  8. 30Power of entry.
  9. 31Consumption of water.
  10. 32No compensation for interruption of water supply.
  11. 33Police Officers to aid.
  12. 34Indemnity.
  13. 35Power to make rules.

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