The Gujarat Lifts and Escalators Act, 2000

Acts & Rules

GUJARAT ACT NO. 4 OF2000

The Gujarat Lifts and Escalators Act, 2000

To consolidate law relating to regulation of the construction, maintenance
and safe operating of lifts and escalators and the machinery
and apparatus pertaining thereto in the State of Gujarat.

INDEX

	SECTION	CONTENTS
	1	Short title, extent and commencement.
	2	Definitions.
	3	Permission to erect lift or escalator.
	4	License to use lift Or escalator.
	5	Application for license in case of existing lifts and escalators.
	6	Duration and renewal of license.
	7	Lift or escalator not to be operated without license.
	8	Suspension or cancellation of license.
	9	Additions and alterations to lift or escalator installation.
	10	Right to enter any building for inspection of lift or escalator and lift or escalator installation, etc. ...
	11	Appeal.
	12	Owner to give facilities for inspection.
	13	Authorisation to a person for erection, maintenance, inspection and test.
	14	Report of accidents and inquiries.
	15	Appointment of Chief Inspector, Inspectors and Assistant Inspectors of lifts and escalators.
	16	Inspection of lifts and escalators and charging of fees.
	17	Recovery of fees, etc.
	18	Penalty.
	19	Offences by companies.
	20	Cognizance of offences.
	21	Service of notices, orders or documents.
	22	Protection for acts done in good faith.
	23	Application of Act to lifts or escalators belonging to Government.
	24	Power to make rules.
	25	Provisions of Indian Electricity Act not affected.
	26	Repeal and savings. ... SCHEDULE.