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The Jammu and Kashmir Fire Force Act, 1967

The Jammu and Kashmir Fire Force Act, 1967

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The Jammu and Kashmir Fire Force Act, 1967, establishes and regulates a state fire service to protect lives and property. Applying to firefighters, local authorities, property owners, and residents within the region, this law outlines organizational structure and grants emergency responders powers to redirect water resources, enter premises, and clear streets during fires. It also mandates safety precautions and penalizes individuals who obstruct firefighting operations or fail to report fires. This legislation matters because it provides a legally empowered, disciplined, and funded public safety framework to efficiently manage and prevent fire disasters throughout the entire territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Maintenance of fire force.
  4. 4. Appointment of Director of Fire Force.
  5. 5. Superintendence and control of the Force.
  6. 6. Appointment of members of the Force.
  7. 7. Issue of Certificates to members of Force.
  8. 8. Auxiliary Fire Force.
  9. 9. Power of Government to make orders.
  10. 10. Powers of members of the Force on occasion of fire.
  11. 11. Powers of Director to make arrangements for supply of water.
  12. 12. Powers of Director to enter into arrangements for assistance.
  13. 13. Preventive measures.
  14. 14. Expenditure on the Force.
  15. 15. Prohibition against transfer of fire fighting property.
  16. 16. Acquisition of fire fighting property
  17. 17. Principles and methods of determining compensation.
  18. 18. Appeals from awards in respect of compensation.
  19. 19. Powers of arbitrator.
  20. 20. Penalty for violation of duty, etc.
  21. 21. Failure to give information.
  22. 22. Failure to take precaution.
  23. 23. Wilfully obstructing the fire fighting operations.
  24. 24. Training Centres.
  25. 25. Training Centres.
  26. 26. Bar to other employment.
  27. 27. Transfer to other areas.
  28. 28. Employment on other duties.
  29. 29. Inquiry into origin of fire and report to District Magistrate.
  30. 30. Power to obtain information.
  31. 31. Power of entry.
  32. 32. Consumption of water.
  33. 33. No compensation for interruption of water supply.
  34. 34. Police officers to aid.
  35. 35. Information regarding out break of fire.
  36. 36. Indemnity.
  37. 37. Power to make rules.

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