Validity of licence of working of lift, escalator or moving walk

Validity of licence of working of lift, escalator or moving walk.

1. (1) The licence granted for working of the lift, escalator or moving walk shall be valid for a period of twenty years from the date on which it is granted.
2. (2) Before expiry of the period of licence, the licencee may make an application for its renewal. The licence may be renewed for not more than five years at a time subject to satisfaction of the Electrical Inspector (Lifts) about the safe operation of the lift, escalator or moving walk.
3. (3) The renewal of the licence shall be subject to the proper maintenance of the lift, escalator or moving walk.
4. (4) The application for renewal of licence shall be accompanied with such fees, as may be specified by the Government, from time to time, by notification in theOfficial Gazette.
5. (5) The Electrical Inspector (Lifts) may impose certain conditions including major modernization to the lift, escalator or moving walk installation, if necessary, for safety improvements in the lift, escalator or moving walk before granting renewal of licence.