Power of entry
Section 43 of Delhi Fire Sevice Act deals with power of entry. The nominated authority may enter any of the places specified in any notification issued under sub-section (1) of section 25 for the purpose of determining whether, preventive and safety measures against fire required to be taken on such place have been so taken.
Power of entry - (1) The nominated authority may enter any of the places specified in any notification issued under sub-section (1) of section 25 for the purpose of determining whether, preventive and safety measures against fire required to be taken on such place have been so taken.
(2) The nominated authority shall, after the completion of the inspection of the building or premises under sub-section (1) record its views on the deviations from or the contravention of, the notification issued under sub-section (2) of section 25 with regard to the fire prevention and fire safety measures and the inadequacy of such measures provided therein with reference to the occupancy of the building or the nature of activities carried on in such building or premises and issue a notice to the owner or occupier or such building or premises directing him to undertake such measures as may be specified in the notice.
(3) The nominated authority shall also give a report of any inspection made by it under sub-section (1) to the Director.
(4) Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, no claim shall lie against any person for compensation for any damage necessarily caused by any entry made under sub-section (1)
Section 43, Delhi Fire Sevice Act (Act 2 of 2009).
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Questions about Section 43
What does Section 43 of the Delhi Fire Sevice Act deal with?
Section 43 of the Delhi Fire Sevice Act is headed "Power of entry". The nominated authority may enter any of the places specified in any notification issued under sub-section (1) of section 25 for the purpose of determining whether, preventive and safety measures against fire required to be taken on such place have been so taken.
How do I find court cases under Section 43 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 43, section 43 Delhi Fire Sevice Act, section 43 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 43 of the Delhi Fire Sevice Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 25 (Preventive measures), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers 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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