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Delhi Fire Sevice Act

Declaration of Fire Service to be an essential service to the community

In force Act 2 of 2009 As on 15 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 2009

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Section 17 of Delhi Fire Sevice Act deals with declaration of Fire Service to be an essential service to the community. Without prejudice to the provisions of any other law on the subject for the time being in force, the Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare the Fire Service to be an essential service to the community.

Declaration of Fire Service to be an essential service to the community- (1) Without prejudice to the provisions of any other law on the subject for the time being in force, the Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare the Fire Service to be an essential service to the community.

(2) A declaration made under sub-section (1) shall remain in force for six months in the first instance, but may be extended from time to time by a like notification.

(3) Upon a declaration being made under sub-section (1) and so long as it remains in force, it shall be the duty of every fire officer to obey an order given by any superior officer in relation to any employment in connection with the service specified in the declaration.

Section 17, Delhi Fire Sevice Act (Act 2 of 2009).

Questions about Section 17

What does Section 17 of the Delhi Fire Sevice Act deal with?

Section 17 of the Delhi Fire Sevice Act is headed "Declaration of Fire Service to be an essential service to the community". Without prejudice to the provisions of any other law on the subject for the time being in force, the Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare the Fire Service to be an essential service to the community.

How do I find court cases under Section 17 of the Delhi Fire Sevice Act?

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When was the Delhi Fire Sevice Act enacted?

Delhi Fire Sevice Act was enacted in 2009 as Act 2 of 2009. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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