(1) Any offence committed under this Act may either before or after the institution of the prosecution, be compounded by such officer and for such amount, as the Government may, by notification, specify in this behalf:
Provided that no offence shall be compounded unless the notices or orders issued under this Act are complied with.
(2) Where an offence has been compounded under sub-section (1), no further proceedings shall be taken against the offender in respect of such offence.
Protection of action taken in good faith.
33. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act or any rules made thereunder.
Cognizance of prosecution.
34. No court shall take cognizance of an offence under this Act, except on the complaint of or upon information received from the Director or concerned Fire Officer of the Fire and Emergency Services.
Jurisdiction. 35. The Court of Sub-Divisional Magistrate shall try an offence punishable under this Act.
Appeal. 36. (1) Any person aggrieved by any notice or order of the Director or any other officer authorised by him in this behalf may prefer an appeal against such notice or order to the appellate authority within a period of sixty days:
Provided that the appellate authority may entertain an appeal after the expiry of the such period if it is satisfied that there was sufficient cause for not filing it within that period.
(2) An order passed by the appellate authority in the appeal shall be final.
Establishment of fire and emergency training institute.