Fire prevention and fire safety measures in the pandals to be self regulatory

In force Act 2 of 2009 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 2 of 2009 Cited by 2 provisions

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Section 26 of Delhi Fire Sevice Act deals with fire prevention and fire safety measures in the pandals to be self regulatory. notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the erectors of Pandals shall be deemed to be self regulators for taking fire prevention and fire safety measures prescribed under sub-section (2) of section 25.

Fire prevention and fire safety measures in the pandals to be self regulatory - (1) notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the erectors of Pandals shall be deemed to be self regulators for taking fire prevention and fire safety measures prescribed under sub-section (2) of section 25.
(2) The erector of a pandal shall display at a prominent place in the pandal a declaration in the prescribed form and under his own signature to the effect that he has taken all the prescribed fire prevention and fire safety measures therein.
(3) It shall be lawful for the Director, nominated authority or any other officer authorized by the Government in this behalf to enter and inspect the pandal with a view to verify the correctness of the declaration so made by the erector under sub-section (2) and to point out the shortcomings, if any, with directions to remove them within a specified time. If the directions of the inspecting officer are not complied with within the time so given, the inspecting officer shall seal the pandal.
(4) Any erector of a pandal who falsely declares that he has complied with the prescribed fire prevention and fire safety measures in the pandal shall be deemed to have committed an offence punishable under section 52 of this Act.
Section 26, Delhi Fire Sevice Act (Act 2 of 2009).

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Questions about Section 26

What does Section 26 of the Delhi Fire Sevice Act deal with?

Section 26 of the Delhi Fire Sevice Act is headed "Fire prevention and fire safety measures in the pandals to be self regulatory". notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the erectors of Pandals shall be deemed to be self regulators for taking fire prevention and fire safety measures prescribed under sub-section (2) of section 25.

How do I find court cases under Section 26 of the Delhi Fire Sevice Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Delhi Fire Sevice Act 26, section 26 Delhi Fire Sevice Act, section 26 of the Delhi Fire Sevice Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 26 of the Delhi Fire Sevice Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 25 (Preventive measures), section 52, so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

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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