Standing Order No. 166/2024 of the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 10th May, 2024 on the holding of a mass gathering [C1N-BT8]

Standing Order No. 166/2024

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati, dated the 10th May, 2024

STANDING ORDER

To

All Relief Officers,

Subject: The holding of a mass gathering by organisers of a mass gathering 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 Finance 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 holding of a mass gathering by organisers of a mass gathering.

2. The matter has been examined. Every organiser of a mass gathering carrying on the holding of a mass gathering shall make an application in Form E to the Director of Fire Services within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Relief Officer shall ensure that stock is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Director of Fire Services within sixty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)