(1) The Government may, by notification, direct that any power exercisable by it under this Regulation shall, subject to such conditions, if any, be exercisable by any officer not below the rank of Secretary to the Government.
(2) The Director or Chief Fire Officer may, by order, direct that any power conferred or any duty imposed on him by or under this Regulation shall, in such circumstances and under such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, be exercised and, performed by any officer of the fire and emergency service specified in the said order.
71. If immediately before the day on which this Regulation comes into force in the Union territory, there is in force in the Union territory any law or rule having the force of law which corresponds to this regulation, such corresponding law, in so far as it relates to any matter for which provision has been made in this Regulation shall on that day stand repealed: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.