The Kerala Fire Force Act, 1962
The Kerala Fire Force Act, 1962
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This Act establishes and maintains a Fire Force for the State of Kerala to protect lives and property from fire and related emergencies. It applies to the whole state and provides a legal framework for organizing the Kerala Fire Force, including its administration, volunteers, and certification. The law mandates that the government cover all expenses for this service from the state fund. It empowers the government to ensure fire protection services are available throughout Kerala, making it essential for public safety and effective emergency response in the region.
Chapter III ACQUISITION OF FIRE FIGHTING PROPERTY →
- 14Prohibition against transfer of fire fighting property
- 15Requisitioning of fire fighting property
- 16Acquisition of fire fighting property
- 17Principles and method of determining
- 18Reference to Court
- 19Appeal
- 20Penalty for violation of duty etc
- 21Failure to take precaution
- 22Wilfully obstructing fire fighting operations
- 23Training Centres
- 24Bar to other employment
- 25Transfer to other area
- 26Employment on other duties
- 27Liability of owner of property to pay compensation
- 28Inquiry into origin of fire and report to Government
- 29Power to obtain information
- 30Power of entry
- 31Consumption of Water
- 32No compensation for interruption of water supply
- 33Police Officers to aid
- 35Power to make rules
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