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The Sikkim Fire Services Act, 1981

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This Act establishes the legal framework for fire services in the state of Sikkim by authorizing the State Government to maintain a dedicated fire brigade. It defines the roles and responsibilities of the Director of Fire Services, who operates under the Inspector General of Police, and allows for the creation of auxiliary brigades. The legislation covers the constitution, equipment, and administration of these forces to ensure they are ready to respond to emergencies. By regulating these services, the Act aims to protect life and property from fire hazards throughout the state.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent, commencement and withdrawal.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Maintenance, constitution, etc. of fire brigade.
  4. 4. Auxiliary fire brigade.
  5. 5. Power of State Government to make orders with respect to fire brigade.
  6. 6. Fees payable for extinguishing fire in areas where the Act is not in force.
  7. 7. Duties of members of fire brigade.
  8. 8. Prohibition on resignation or withdrawal from duties without permission or notice.
  9. 9. Powers exercisable on occasion of fire.
  10. 10. Power to enter into agreement with the authority in charge of water supply.
  11. 11. Power to enter into arrangement for assistance.
  12. 12. All vehicles to give way to fire brigade vehicles.
  13. 13. Police officers to aid the fire brigade.
  14. 14. Non-liability to damages.
  15. 15. Enquiry into origin of fire and report.
  16. 16. Licence for fire works and for letting off rockets, etc.
  17. 17. Authority to grant licence and fee for licence.
  18. 18. Withdrawal or suspension of licence.
  19. 19. Validity of licence.
  20. 20. Licence for warehouse or workshop.
  21. 21. Certificate from Director to accompany application for licence.
  22. 22. Licence for building or place already used as warehouse or workshop.
  23. 23. Application for licence.
  24. 24. Conditions subject to which licence may be granted.
  25. 25. Annual fee.
  26. 26. Change in occupation.
  27. 27. Procedure for cancellation or suspension of licence.
  28. 28. Delegation of powers.
  29. 29. Erection of temporary structure or pandal.
  30. 30. Liability of property owner to pay compensation.
  31. 31. Penalty for contravening provisions of section 7 or 8.
  32. 32. Penalty for not giving way to fire brigade vehicles.
  33. 33. Penalty for letting off rockets, etc.
  34. 34. Penalty on householders for allowing letting off rockets, etc. without licence
  35. 35. Penalty for not taking out a licence for warehouse or workshop
  36. 36. Penalty for using warehouse or workshop after refusal of licence
  37. 37. Penalty for breach of conditions
  38. 38. Penalty for failing to notify change in occupation of warehouse or workshop
  39. 39. Penalty for giving false information
  40. 40. Penalty for using warehouse as residence
  41. 41. Penalty for bringing match-boxes, etc. in warehouse
  42. 42. Penalty for smoking within warehouse
  43. 43. Penalty for erecting structure, etc. in contravention of section 29
  44. 44. Penalty for obstructing persons exercising power under section 49
  45. 45. Offences bailable and cognizable
  46. 46. Police officer may arrest offenders under section 33
  47. 47. Form of licence under Chapter IV
  48. 48. Act not to apply where small quantities of inflammable articles are deposited
  49. 49. Power of entry
  50. 50. Training Centre
  51. 51. Bar to other employment
  52. 52. Consumption of water by the fire brigade
  53. 53. No compensation for interruption of water supply
  54. 54. Information on outbreak of fire
  55. 55. Indemnity
  56. 56. Power to make rules
  57. 57. Provisions as to existing Sikkim Fire Service

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