Licence to use lift or escalator.

(1) The owner who is permitted to instal a lift or escalator under section 3 shall, within one month after the completion of erection of such lift or escalator, make an application to such officer as the State Government may authorise in this behalf, for a licence for operating the lift or an escalator. (2) An application for licence made under sub-section (1) shall be in such form and accompanied by such fees as may be prescribed. (3) On receipt of an application under sub-section (1), such officer may, after making such inquiry as may be necessary, forward the application with his remarks to the Chief Inspector. (4) If the Chief Inspector is satisfied that the applicant has complied with the requirements of the provisions of this Act, he may grant the licence to use lift or escalator in such form and on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed: Provided that where the Chief Inspector refuses to grant the licence, he shall give a reasonable opportunity of being heard to the applicant. (5) The owner who has been granted licence under sub-section (4) shall get his lift or escalator maintained by a person authorised under section 13.