# Delhi Fire Sevice Act, Section 59

- Act: Delhi Fire Sevice Act (Act 2 of 2009)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/delhi-fire-sevice-act/section/59/

## Text

Special promotion to the subordinate operational staff - To encourage outstanding sportsmen, marksmen, officers who have shown exceptional gallantry and devotion to duty in saving the life and property, the Director may, with the prior approval of the Government, promote such officers out of turn to the next higher rank provided vacancies exists. Such promotions shall not exceed ten percent of the sanctioned strength in such ranks. For purposes of seniority such promotes shall be placed at the bottom of the promotion list drawn up for that year. 60 Death of member of fire service - In the event of a member of the fire service ( other than a gazetted officer), dying while on active duty, the Government shall pay, subject to the maximum limit of five thousand rupees to the next of kin as funeral expenses.

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