The Lakshadweep Fire Force (LFF), under the Home Department of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, on August 8, 2025, published a public notice to elicit public opinion on the draft Lakshadweep Open Places (Fire and Emergency Service) Regulation, 2025. This regulation is intended to establish and govern the fire and emergency services within the Union Territory.
The draft regulation is comprehensive, covering the establishment, organization, and maintenance of the fire force, including the appointment and duties of fire officers and the creation of fire stations. It also lays out protocols for fire and emergency response, including the powers of fire personnel and arrangements for water supply. The regulation's content also details preventive measures, fire safety certifications, and the appointment of Fire Safety Officers.
Additionally, the draft regulation addresses a range of offenses and penalties for non-compliance, establishes an appeal process, and includes provisions for training, the levy of fire taxes and fees, and the constitution of a Fire Prevention and Life Safety Fund. The public has been given 30 days from the date of the notice to submit their comments and suggestions in writing to the Superintendent of Police/Chief Fire Officer, UT of Lakshadweep.
[Notification No. F.NO.03/11/2020- FIRE (Part)]
