**Executive Summary**
This document is an erratum to the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services Act, 2025, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette. It corrects errors related to the "Issue of fire license" section and application processing, which were originally published in the Government Gazette on June 6th, 2025. The erratum is dated July 18, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Corrections to Fire License Issuance:**
* Omission: The original text on page 161, including the heading "Issue of fire license," is to be omitted.
* Revised Text: On page 162, the following text should replace the original first two lines:
* Any Category A building owner or occupier must apply for a fire license through a prescribed online portal.
* For buildings existing when the Act commenced, the application must be submitted by the existing fire license's expiry date or 180 days from the Act's commencement, whichever is later.
* Application Requirements:
* Applications must include prescribed fees and documents.
* Application Process:
* An authorized officer will inspect the building, process the application, and grant or refuse the license with recorded reasons, within a prescribed timeframe and manner.
* (4) Where the application is not processed within.
* Page 168, Seven Lines from the top shall be omitted.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Owners/Occupiers of Category A Buildings**
* **Impact:**
* Must apply for fire licenses through an online portal.
* Existing buildings have a grace period to apply, tied to the expiry of their current license or 180 days from the Act's commencement.
* **Action Required:**
* Apply for fire licenses through the online portal.
* Ensure applications include required fees and documents.
* Apply within the specified timeframe for existing buildings.
**Stakeholder: Government/Authorized Officers**
* **Impact:**
* Must establish and maintain an online portal for fire license applications.
* Authorized officers are responsible for inspecting buildings and processing license applications.
* Required to grant or refuse licenses with documented reasons within a prescribed timeframe and manner.
* **Action Required:**
* Establish the online portal for applications.
* Ensure authorized officers are trained on application review and processing.
* Adhere to prescribed timelines and procedures for license decisions.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services Act, 2025: A law of Tamil Nadu concerning fire and rescue services.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu: The Indian state to which this policy document applies.