(1) The Goa, Daman and Diu Fire Force Act, 1986 as applied to erstwhile Union territory of Daman and Diu and as extended to erstwhile Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is hereby repealed:
Provided that such repeal shall not be deemed to limit, modify or derogate from the general responsibility of any local authority,––
(i) to provide and maintain such water supply and fire hydrants for firefighting purposes as may be directed by the Government from time to time;
(ii) to make bye-laws for the regulation of dangerous trades;
(iii) to order any of its employees to render aid in fighting a fire when reasonably called upon to do so by any member of the fire service; and
(iv) generally, to take such measures as will reduce the likelihood of fire or prevent the spread of fire.
(2) Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken or purported to have been done or taken including any rule made or any direction given, or any proceedings conducted or any penalty or fine imposed under the Regulation so repealed shall, in so far as it is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Regulation, be deemed to have been done, taken or conducted under the corresponding provisions of this Regulation.
(3) The mention of particular matters in sub-section (2) shall not be held to prejudice or affect the general application of section 6 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 with regard to the effect of repeal.
———— President.
Laying of rules and orders, etc.
Act to have overriding effect on other laws.
Repeal and saving.
UPLOADED BY THE MANAGER, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA PRESS, MINTO ROAD, NEW DELHI–110002 AND PUBLISHED BY THE CONTROLLER OF PUBLICATIONS, DELHI–110054.
DROUPADI MURMU, President.
———— DR. RAJIV MANI, Secretary to the Govt. of India.
MGIPMRND—283 GI—02.06.2026 ———— GORAKH A NATH YADAVA Digitally signed by GORAKHA NATH YADAVA Date: 2026.06.02 19:57:04 +05'30'