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THE HIMACHAL PRADESH LIFTS ACT, 2007

The Himachal Pradesh Lifts Act, 2007

General200716 sections

This law establishes a regulatory framework for the installation and operation of passenger lifts throughout the state of Himachal Pradesh. It applies to all building owners who intend to install hoisting mechanisms designed to carry people. The Act mandates a two-step process: obtaining permission for construction based on technical specifications and securing a license to operate the lift. By delegating authority to the Public Works Department, the legislation ensures that lifts meet strict safety standards, thereby protecting public safety in residential, commercial, and government buildings.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  3. 2. Definitions
  4. 3. Permission to erect a lift
  5. 4. License to use a lift
  6. 5. Applications for license in case of existing lifts
  7. 6. Lift not to be operated without a licence
  8. 7. Right to enter any building for inspection of lifts and lift installation
  9. 8. Appeal
  10. 9. Revision
  11. 10. Report of accidents
  12. 11. Inspection of Lifts
  13. 12. Cognizance of offence
  14. 13. Penalty
  15. 14. Delegation of the powers
  16. 15. Power to make rules

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