Where any fire has occurred within any area in which this Act is in force, the Senior most Officer in rank among the members of the force in that area shall ascertain the facts as to the origin and cause of such fire and shall make a report thereon to the [District Magistrate] having jurisdiction in the place in which such fire occurs; and the said [District Magistrate] shall, in any case where he may, deem fit summon witnesses and take evidence in order to further ascertain such facts.
Section 29: Inquiry into origin of fire and report to District Magistrate.
The Jammu and Kashmir Fire Force Act, 1967Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 22 of 1967
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Jammu and Kashmir Fire Force Act, 1967 |
|---|---|
| Section | 29 |
| Marginal note | Inquiry into origin of fire and report to District Magistrate. |
| Jurisdiction | Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.
- substituted, Act XX of 1968. Substituted by Act XX of 1968 for “Magistrate”.
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