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The Telangana Fire Service Act, 1999

The Telangana Fire Service Act, 1999

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The Telangana Fire Service Act, 1999 establishes and regulates the state fire service, outlining its administration, powers, and duties across Telangana. It applies to property owners, building developers, business operators, and fire service personnel. The law mandates fire safety precautions, compulsory licensing for high-risk activities, and No Objection Certificates before constructing high-rise or public assembly buildings. It empowers fire officers to inspect premises, order fire hazard removals, and take emergency measures during firefighting or rescue operations. By enforcing strict building compliance and emergency readiness, the Act aims to protect lives and property from fire hazards across the state.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Maintenance of Fire Service.
  4. 4. Appointment of Director General of Fire Services.
  5. 5. Superintendence and control of service.
  6. 6. Appointment of members of service.
  7. 7. Issue of certificate to members of service.
  8. 8. Auxiliary fire services.
  9. 9. Powers of the Government to make orders.
  10. 10. Powers of Members of service on occasions of fire.
  11. 11. Power of the Officer-in-charge of fire fighting to make arrangements for supply of water.
  12. 12. Powers of Director General to enter into arrangements for assistance.
  13. 13. Issue of a no objection certificate.
  14. 14. Preventive measures.
  15. 15. Purposes for which places may not be used without licence.
  16. 16. Application for grant of licence.
  17. 17. Grant of licence.
  18. 18. Duration of licence.
  19. 19. Owner’s or occupier’s liability to provide for fire prevention and fire safety measures.
  20. 20. Right of inspection.
  21. 21. Notice regarding fire prevention and fire safety measures.
  22. 22. Steps to be taken in the event of non-compliance of notice.
  23. 23. Expenditure on service.
  24. 24. Fees.
  25. 25. Imposition and collection of fee.
  26. 26. Penalty for violations of duty etc.
  27. 27. Penalty for failure to take precautions.
  28. 28. Penalty for willfully obstructing fire fighting operations.
  29. 29. Penalty for false report.
  30. 30. Penalty for failure to take out licence.
  31. 31. Penalties.
  32. 32. Offences by Companies.
  33. 33. Compounding or withdrawal of proceedings
  34. 34. Training Centres
  35. 35. Levy of training fee
  36. 36. Levy of fire tax
  37. 37. Bar of other employment
  38. 38. Transfer to other areas
  39. 39. Employment on other duties
  40. 40. Power to obtain information
  41. 41. Consumption of water
  42. 42. No compensation for interruption of water supply
  43. 43. Police Officers to aid
  44. 44. Cognizance of Offences
  45. 45. Protection of action taken in good faith
  46. 46. Restrictions respecting right to form association, freedom of speech, etc.
  47. 47. Power to make rules
  48. 17 (Explanation). Offences by Companies (Explanation)
  49. 17 (proviso). Offences by Companies (Proviso)
  50. 17(2). Offences by Companies

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