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TypeBare Act JurisdictionKarnataka Government

Fire Force Act, 1964

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https://sooperkanoon.com/act/61896

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Fire Force Act, 1964 is Karnataka state legislation published on SooperKanoon in full. Use this page to read the bare act and jump to judgments that cite it.

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Act Text

Preamble1 - Karnataka Fire Force Act, 1964
ChapterI - Preliminary
Section1 - Short Title, Extent and Commencement
Section2 - Definition
ChapterII - Maintenance of the Fire Force
Section3 - Maintenance of Fire Force
Section4 - Appointment of Director of Fire Force
Section5 - Superintendence and Control of the Force
Section6 - Appointment of Members of the Force
Section7 - Issue of Certificate to Members of Force
Section8 - Auxiliary Fire Force
ChapterIII - Powers of the State Government, the Director and Members of the Force
Section9 - Power of State Government to Make Regulations
Section10 - Powers of Members of the Force on Occurrence of Fire
Section11 - Power of Director to Make Arrangements for Supply of Water
Section12 - Power of Director to Enter into Arrangements for Assistance
Section13 - Preventivemeasures
ChapterIV - Expenditure on Maintenance of Force
Section14 - Expenditure on the Force
Section15 - Levy of Fire Tax
Section16 - Mode of Assessment, Collection, Etc., of Fire Tax
Section17 - Fees
ChapterV - Transfer of Assets and Liabilities of Fire Service of Local Authority
Section18 - Transfer of Assets and Liabilities of Fire Service of Local Authority
Section19 - Provident, Superannuation and Other Like Funds
Section20 - General Effect of Transfer of Assets and Liabilities of Fire Service of a Local Authority
Section21 - Transfer of Service of Employees of Local Authority
Section22 - Duty to Deliver Possession of Property and Documents Relating Thereto
ChapterVI - Penalties
Section23 - Penalty for Violation of Duty, Etc.
Section23A - Penalty for Causing Disaffection Etc.
Section24 - Failure to Give Information
Section25 - Failure to Take Precautions
Section26 - Wilfully Obstructing Fire-fighting Operations
Section27 - False Report
ChapterVII - General and Miscellaneous
Section28 - Bar to Other Employment
Section29 - Transfer to Other Area
Section30 - Employment on Other Duties
Section31 - Liability of Property Owner to Pay Compensation
Section32 - Power to Obtain Information
Section33 - Power of Entry
Section34 - Consumption of Water
Section35 - No Compensation for Interruption of Water Supply
Section36 - Police Officers to Aid
Section37 - Information on Outbreak of Fire
Section38 - Indemnity
Section39 - Power to Make Rules
Section40 - Repeal and Saving

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What is the Fire Force Act, 1964?

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