17-18-04-21 Daily -Goa- GPSC Current Affairs

In line with the Union Home ministrys model bill on fire safety, the directorate of fire and emergency Services has drafted a new Goa Fire and Emergency Bill which will replace the three-decade old Fire Force Act, 1986.

According to sources, the draft bill has been submitted to the State Government for consideration and passage through the state legislative assembly. Once the legislation is passed and notified, the Goa, Daman and Diu Fire Force Act will be repealed.

According to the departments vision document, the bill is expected to get the assemblys approval by 2021, while the rules and notification under the bill should come by September.