The State Government of Tamil Nadu vide its notification dated 9th July 2021 has extended the validity of fire license for another 6 months till 31st December 2021 to help the micro, small and medium enterprises overcome some of the challenges posed by the lockdown.
The Validity period for statutory licenses given by departments like fire and rescue services, industries & pollution control board which will expire in May 2021 has been extended by six more months.
As per section 13 of Tamil Nadu Fire Service Act, 1985 the Directorate of Fire Service is empowered to issue either a No Objection Certificate or a Fire Licence, and the owners or occupiers of any premises or class of premises, which in their opinion, are used for any purpose that is likely to cause a risk of fire, should take such precautions as may be specified in the No Objection Certificate / Fire Licence.
