Section16
The Goa Fire Force Act, 1986

Acquisition of fire fighting property

In force Act 9 of 1986 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 9 of 1986 Cited by 2 provisions

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Section 16 of the Goa Fire Force Act, 1986 deals with acquisition of fire fighting property. If, after making such inquiry and investigation as it deems necessary and after giving the local authority an opportunity to make its representation, the Government is of opinion that the standard of efficiency of the fire fighting personnel and equipment maintained by the local authority is not ade

(1) If, after making such inquiry and investigation as it deems necessary and after giving the local authority an opportunity to make its representation, the Government is of opinion that the standard of efficiency of the fire fighting personnel and equipment maintained by the local authority is not adequate to meet the normal requirements of the area, the Government may acquire the fire fighting property of the local authority by publishing in the Official Gazette a notice to the effect that the Government has decided to acquire such property on payment of compensation, a copy of such notice shall also be served on the local authority.

(2) When a notice as aforesaid is published in the Official Gazette, the property specified in such notice shall on and from the beginning of the date on which the notice is so published, vest absolutely in the Government free from all encumbrances.

Section 16, The Goa Fire Force Act, 1986 (Act 9 of 1986).

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Questions about Section 16

What does Section 16 of the Goa Fire Force Act deal with?

Section 16 of the Goa Fire Force Act is headed "Acquisition of fire fighting property". If, after making such inquiry and investigation as it deems necessary and after giving the local authority an opportunity to make its representation, the Government is of opinion that the standard of efficiency of the fire fighting personnel and equipment maintained by the local authority is not ade

How do I find court cases under Section 16 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 16, section 16 Goa Fire Force Act, section 16 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 16 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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