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The Goa Fire Force Act, 1986

Powers of Members of Fire Force on occasion of fire

In force Act 9 of 1986 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 9 of 1986 Cited by 2 provisions

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Section 10 of the Goa Fire Force Act, 1986 deals with powers of Members of Fire Force on occasion of fire. On the occasion of fire in any area in which this Act is in force, any member of the Fire Force who is in charge of the fire fighting operation on the spot may- (a) remove or order any other member of the Fire Force to remove any person who by his presence, interferes with or impedes the operation f

(1) On the occasion of fire in any area in which this Act is in force, any member of the Fire Force who is in charge of the fire fighting operation on the spot may- (a) remove or order any other member of the Fire Force to remove any person who by his presence, interferes with or impedes the operation for extinguishing the fire or for saving life or property;

(b) close any street or passage in or near which the fire is burning;

(c) for the purpose of extinguishing fire, break into or break through or pull down any premises for the passage of hose or appliance or cause them to be broken into or through or pull down doing as little damage as possible;

(d) require the authority in charge of water supply in the area to regulate the water means so as to provide water at a specified pressure at the place where fire has broken out or utilise from any stream, cistern, well or tank or from any available source of water whether public or private, for the purpose of extinguishing or limiting the spread of such fire;

(e) exercise the same powers for dispersing an assembly of persons likely to obstruct fire fighting operation as if he is the officer in charge of a police station and as if such assembly is an unlawful assembly and shall be entitled to the same immunities and protection as such an officer in respect of the exercise of such powers;

(f) generally take such measures as may appear to him to be necessary for extinguishing fire or for the protection of life and property. La (2) Any damage done on the occasion of fire by the members of the Fire Force in the due discharge of their duties shall be deemed to be damage by fire within the meaning of any policy of insurance against fire.

Section 10, The Goa Fire Force Act, 1986 (Act 9 of 1986).

Cross-references

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Referred to by 2

  1. s. 27 Liability of owner of property to pay compensation
  2. s. 32 No compensation for interruption of water supply

Questions about Section 10

What does Section 10 of the Goa Fire Force Act deal with?

Section 10 of the Goa Fire Force Act is headed "Powers of Members of Fire Force on occasion of fire". On the occasion of fire in any area in which this Act is in force, any member of the Fire Force who is in charge of the fire fighting operation on the spot may- (a) remove or order any other member of the Fire Force to remove any person who by his presence, interferes with or impedes the operation f

How do I find court cases under Section 10 of the Goa Fire Force 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: Goa Fire Force Act 10, section 10 Goa Fire Force Act, section 10 of the Goa Fire Force 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 10 of the Goa Fire Force Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was the Goa Fire Force Act enacted?

Goa Fire Force Act was enacted in 1986 as Act 9 of 1986. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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