Standing Order No. 3701/2024 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 19th March, 2024 on the preparedness of a hospital for emergencies

Standing Order No. 3701/2024

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati, dated the 19th March, 2024

STANDING ORDER

To

All Relief Officers,

Subject: The preparedness of a hospital for emergencies by operators of a hospital under the Andhra Pradesh Fire Service Act, 1999, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Fire Service Act, 1999 (Andhra Pradesh Act 27 of 1999), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the preparedness of a hospital for emergencies by operators of a hospital.

2. The matter has been examined. Every operator of a hospital carrying on the preparedness of a hospital for emergencies shall make an application in Form B to the State Authority within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees.

3. The Relief Officer shall ensure that relief material is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the State Authority within fifteen days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh.

(Secretary to Government)