Hyderabad, Aug. 14 -- The Telangana government has proposed stricter punishment for negligence that causes loss of life in fire accidents.

Under the revised draft amendments to the Telangana Fire Services Act, 1999, a negligent act resulting in a death could attract up to three years in jail and a fine of Rs 5 lakh.

Jail, fines

The draft proposes a six-month jail term and a Rs 1 lakh fine if an offence puts a person's life or personal safety at risk.

A similar punishment has been proposed for anyone who removes, tampers with or breaks the seal of electrical equipment.

The government has also proposed penalties for building owners, occupiers and residential welfare associations that fail to follow required fire safety measures.

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