Maharashtra · Act 3 of 2007

Section 40 — Cognizance of offence.

The Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006

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Save in the case of cognizable offences, no court shall take cognizance of an offence under this Act or the rules except on the complaint of, or upon information received from, the Director or the Chief Fire Officer or any other officer authorised by any of them in this behalf.

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More sections of this actSection 1 · Short title, extent and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Owners or occupiers’ liability to provide for fire prevention and life safety measures.Section 4 · Preventive measures.Section 5 · Power of inspection.Section 6 · Notice regarding fire prevention and life safety measures.Section 7 · Steps to be taken in the event of non-compliance of notice.Section 8 · Power to seal building.
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