The Tamil Nadu Lifts Rules, 1997

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Government rules governing lift installation, licensing, renewal, operation, maintenance, inspection and accident reporting in Tamil Nadu.

By Government of Tamil Nadu · Published 2026-11-05 · Updated 2026-11-06

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THE TAMIL NADU LIFTS RULES, 1997 (G.o.Ms.No.173, Energy (B1), 3rd November 1997) No.SRO.A/117(c)/97.- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 22 of the Tamil Nadu Lifts Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act No.XXXV of 1997), the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby makes the following rules:- 1. Short title and commencement.- (1) These rules may be called the Tamil Nadu Lift Rules, 1997. (2) They shall come into force at once. (3) These rules shall apply to the whole of the State of Tamil Nadu. 2. Definitions.- (1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,- (a) “Act” means the Tamil Nadu Lifts At, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act No.XXXV of 1997); (b) “Form” means a form appended to these rules; (c) “Section” means Section of the Act; (d) “Licensee” means the owner of the lift to whom the licence is granted; (e) ‘Urban Local Body” means the Corporation, Municipality or Town Panchayat; (f) “Inspector” means an Inspector appointed under Section 3 of the Act; (g) “Licensed Electrical Contractor” means the contractor who is licenced by the Electrical Licensing Board Government of Tamil Nadu for carrying out electrical works. (2) All other words and expressions used herein and …

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