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The Karnataka Fire Force Act, 1964

The Karnataka Fire Force Act, 1964

General196442 sections7 chapters

This Act establishes and regulates the Karnataka Fire Force, a state government body responsible for fire-fighting services and emergency response across the entire state. It outlines the appointment and duties of the Director and other officers, defines fire-fighting property, and sets rules for maintaining the force. The legislation also includes specific provisions for high-rise building safety, requiring No Objection Certificates from fire services and imposing a surcharge on property taxes for new multi-storied buildings. By organizing these services and enforcing safety standards, the Act aims to protect life and property from fire hazards and ensure effective emergency management.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definition

Chapter II MAINTENANCE OF THE FIRE FORCE →

  1. 3Maintenance of Fire Force
  2. 4Appointment of Director of Fire Force
  3. 5Superintendence and control of the Force
  4. 6Appointment of members of the Force
  5. 7Issue of certificate to members of Force
  6. 8Auxiliary Fire Force

Chapter III POWERS OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT, THE DIRECTOR AND MEMBERS OF THE →

  1. 9Power of State Government to make regulations
  2. 10Powers of members of the Force on occurrence of fire
  3. 11Power of Director to make arrangements for supply of water
  4. 12Power of Director to enter into arrangements for assistance
  5. 13Preventive measures

Chapter IV EXPENDITURE ON MAINTENANCE OF FORCE →

  1. 14Expenditure on the Force
  2. 15Levy of fire tax
  3. 16Mode of assessment, collection, etc., of fire tax
  4. 17Fees

Chapter V TRANSFER OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF FIRE SERVICE OF LOCAL AUTHORITY →

  1. 18Transfer of assets and liabilities of Fire Service of Local Authority
  2. 19Provident, superannuation and other like funds
  3. 20General effect of transfer of assets and liabilities of Fire Service of a local authority
  4. 21Transfer of service of employees of local authority
  5. 22Duty to deliver possession of property and documents relating thereto

Chapter VI PENALTIES →

  1. 23Penalty for violation of duty, etc.
  2. 23APenalty for causing disaffection etc.
  3. 24Failure to give information
  4. 25Failure to take precautions
  5. 26Wilfully obstructing fire-fighting operations
  6. 27False report

Chapter VII GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 28Bar to other employment
  2. 29Transfer to other area
  3. 30Employment on other duties
  4. 31Liability of property owner to pay compensation
  5. 32Power to obtain information
  6. 33Power of entry
  7. 34Consumption of water
  8. 35No compensation for interruption of water supply
  9. 36Police Officers to aid
  10. 37Information on outbreak of fire
  11. 38Indemnity
  12. 39Power to make rules
  13. 40Repeal and saving

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