(1) A person,-
(i) Who must have a 10 standard pass certificate from a recognized Educational Board and is not under 19 years of age and not exceeding 60 years. In cases for 60 years and above, submission ofmedical fitness certificate is mandatory. However the authorization certificate of a lift Attendant is liable to be cancelled/ceased upon attaining age of 65 years.
(ii) who is physically fit and possess a good eyesight, good hearing and does not suffer from any mental disease, and
(iii) who has experience in Lift operation, shall be eligible to apply for authorization to work as LiftAttendant.
(2) Every applicant for an authorization to work as Lift Attendant shall make an application in Fonn XVII and shall forward the application duly filled in to the Member-Secretary together with-
(i) a fee as notified has to be paid and receipt ofthe same has to be attached with the application.
(ii) two copies of recent photograph size 5 Cms x 6 Cms of the applicant duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or a responsible person bearing applicant's signature or thumb impression on the back of each copy, and
(iii) a certificate from aregistered medical practitionerregarding the applicant's physical fitness, good eyesight, good hearing, etc.
(iv) a certificate of experience set out in Form XVIII.
(3) Every applicant for authorization to work as Lift Attendant shall appear for a test before the committee for necessary oral and practical tests at such place as may be decided by Committee and satisfy them that-
(i) he clearly understands all signal pertaining to the operation ofLifts and also the authorized loading of Lifts;
(ii) he is able to operate a Lift in a proper manner and to understand that the safety locks for the landing gates and door and of the Lift car gates and doors are operating correctly, and
(iii) he is conversant with and able to take steps in an emergency in the course of operation ofLifts.
(4) (i) Every member ofthe committee shall entitle for remuneration as notified per candidates for conducting the test ofLift Attendant.
(ii) Every staff engaged to assist the committee for conducting the test ofLift Attendant shall be entitled for remuneration per candidates as notified.
(5) Every candidate who has satisfied the Committee with respect to his eligibility to work as LiftAttendant shall be granted certificate of authorization to work as Lift Attendant in Form XIX.
(6) The authorization certificate may either be ofa general nature or for any specified class, type ormake or Lifts according to the proficiency of the applicant.
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