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Delhi Fire Sevice Act

Section 21

In force Act 2 of 2009 As on 15 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 2009 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 21 of Delhi Fire Sevice Act. Mode of assessment, collection, etc. of fire tax- O (1) The authorities empowered to assess, collect and enforce payment of property tax under the law authorizing the local authority of the area to levy such tax shall, on behalf of the Government and subject to any rules made under this Act, assess,

Mode of assessment, collection, etc. of fire tax- O (1) The authorities empowered to assess, collect and enforce payment of property tax under the law authorizing the local authority of the area to levy such tax shall, on behalf of the Government and subject to any rules made under this Act, assess, collect and enforce payment of the fire tax in the same manner as the property tax is assessed, paid and collected; and for this purpose, they may exercise all or any of the powers they have under the law aforesaid and the provisions of such law including provisions relating to returns, appeals , reviews, references and penalties shall apply accordingly.

(2) Such portion of the total proceeds of the fire tax as the Government may determine shall be deducted to meet the cost of collection of the fire tax.

(3) The proceeds of the fire tax collected under this Act reduced by the cost of collection shall be paid to the Government in such manner and at such intervals as may be prescribed.

Section 21, Delhi Fire Sevice Act (Act 2 of 2009).

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 63

Questions about Section 21

How do I find court cases under Section 21 of the Delhi Fire Sevice Act?

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What should I read with Section 21 of the Delhi Fire Sevice Act, and has it changed?

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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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