Whoever knowingly gives or causes to be given a false alarm of fire to the fire brigade of the Government or the Corporation or a municipality or to any officer or fireman thereof, whether by means of a street fire alarm, statement, message or otherwise, or with intent to give such false alarm wilfully breaks the glass of, or otherwise damages, a street fire alarm, shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to one hundred rupees, or with both.
Section 101: False alarm of fire or damage to fire alarm.
The Delhi Police Act, 1978Central Act · Act 34 of 1978
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Delhi Police Act, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Section | 101 |
| Marginal note | False alarm of fire or damage to fire alarm. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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