Escalators G.O. Ms. No. 70, Energy (D2), 10th October 2018 NO. SRO A-49 (B) /2018.

THE TAMIL NADU LIFTSAND ESCALATORS RULES, 1997
(G.O. Ms. No. 70, Energy (D2), 10th October 2018)
NO. SRO A-49(b)/2018.-
In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of Section 22 of the Tamil
Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 35 of 1997), the Governor of Tamil
Nadu hereby makes the following amendments to the Tamil Nadu Lifts Rules, 1997:-
1. Short title and commencement.-
(1) These rules may be called the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators 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 and Escalators, 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 or escalator 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 licensed by the
Electrical Licensing Board Government of Tamil Nadu for carrying out
electrical works.
(2) All other words and expressions used herein and not defined shall have the
meanings assigned to them in the Act.
3. Permission to erect a Lift or an Escalator for making additions or alterations to

existing Lift or Escalator.-(1) Every owner of a place intending,-
(a) to erect a Lift or an Escalator in such place; or
(b) to make additions or alterations to existing Lift or Escalator,
shall make an application in Form “A” to the Inspector.
Every such application shall be accompanied by one set of drawings duly
signed by the applicant showing the following particulars, namely:-
(i) Layout of the lift or escalator erection;
(ii) Plan;
(iii) Sectional elevation;
(iv) Arrangement of car and landing doors for lifts;
(v) Lift well enclosures;
(vi) Size and position of the machine relating to the lift well;
(vii) Position of hoisting machine for the lift or escalator;
(viii) Number of floors to be served and total travel by the lift;
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(ix) Wiring diagram of the complete electrical installations with all
wiring, light points, switch-fuses, control panels and other electrical
apparatus, size of wires, earthing scheme with size of earth leads,
method of construction of earth electrodes, laying of cables for lift or
escalator equipment duly signed by the manufacturer of lift or
escalator or company of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to
whom the lift or escalator erection work is entrusted and also signed
by the licensed electrical contractor to whom the electrical erection
work is entrusted;
(x) Angle of inclination for an escalator;
(xi) Type of balustrading in an escalator;
(xii) The width between balustrades in an escalator;
(xiii) Details of handrails, step treads, landing, comb plates, trusses or
girders and step wheel tracks in escalator;
(xiv) The rated load in kilograms on escalator;
(xv) The factor of safety based on the static loads in the lift or escalator;
(xvi) The additions or alterations proposed to be made in existing Lift or
Escalator installation shall be shown by distinct colour;
(xvii) Copy of approval obtained from the Urban Local Body concerned for
the Building Plan;
(xviii) A chalan remitted into Government Treasury or by means of
electronic payment through the website https://www.tnei.tn.gov.in for
a fee of, -
(a) Rs.2,500/- (Rupees Two Thousand and Five Hundred only) in
case of lift having 5 landings;
(b) Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) in case of lift having
more than 5 landings;
(c) Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) for each Escalator.
(xix) Structural Stability Certificate obtained from the registered Structural

Engineer for the buildings which are constructed before the formation
of Urban Local Body where additions or alterations are proposed to
be made in the existing lift or escalator installations or where new
Lifts or escalators are proposed to be erected in those buildings.
(2) On receipt of an application under sub-rule(1), the Inspector shall, after

making such inquiries and requiring, the applicant to furnish such
additional information in Form “A” either grant permission in Form ‘’B” or
refuse the permission applied for, within one month from the date of receipt
of the application.”
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4. Licence for working a Lift or an Escalator,-
(1) Every owner of a place who is permitted to erect a Lift or an Escalator in

such place under rule 3 shall, on completion of such erection of Lift or
Escalator, shall give a notice to the Inspector and shall make an application
to him for a licence. The notice of completion of the erection of Lift or
Escalator and the application for licence shall be in Form “C” along with
the following enclosures,-
(a) a work completion report of the erection of Lift or Escalator in Form “D” as
obtained either from the manufacturer of Lifts or Escalators or a Company
of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, as the case may be;
(b) a completion report in Form “E” from the licensed electrical contractor;
(c) A chalan remitted into Government Treasury or by means of electronic
payment through the website https://www.tnei.tn.gov.in for a fee of. –
(i) Rs.5,000/-(Rupees Five Thousand only) in case of lift having 5
landings;
(ii) Rs.10,000/-(Rupees Ten Thousand only) in case of lift having more
than 5 landings;
(iii) Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) for each Escalator.
(d) Copy of insurance policy taken by the owner of the Lift or Escalator,
covering insurance for the persons using such lift or escalator;
(2) On receipt of an application under sub-rule (1), the Inspector shall
arrange for inspection of the Lift or Escalator within fifteen days and on
getting himself satisfied that all the requirements of the Act and these rules
are complied with, he may grant licence in Form “F” within fifteen days
from the date of receipt of compliance report of rectification of defects, if
any.
5. Renewal of Licence.- (1)(a) An application for renewal of licence to work a Lift or

an Escalator shall be made in Form “G’’ to the Inspector three months prior to the
date of expiry of the licence along with a challan remitted into Government
Treasury or by means of electronic payment through the website
https://www.tnei.tn.gov.in for a fee of,-
(i) Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand Only) in case of lift having 5 landings;
(ii) Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only) in case of lift having more than 5
landings;
(iii) Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only) for each Escalator.
(b) if the application for renewal of licence along with fee, copy of Annual
Maintenance Contract executed between the owner of the lift or an escalator
and the lift/escalator company, test reports obtained from the authorized
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competent person for each year after the issue or renewal of licence, the
Structural Stability Certificate obtained from the registered Structural
Engineer for the buildings which are constructed before the formation of
Urban Local Body (if applicable) and copy of renewed Insurance Policy taken
by the owner of the lift or escalator covering insurance for the persons using
the lift or an escalator is not produced to the Inspector within the period
referred to in clause (a), an additional fee of Rs.500/- (Rupees Five hundred
only), for each lift or escalator for a delay of each month or a fraction thereof,
shall also be remitted into the Government Treasury or by means of electronic
payment through the website https://www.tnei.tn.gov.in by the licensee.
(c) On receipt of an application with the required fee under sub-rule (1), the
Inspector shall make an inspection within fifteen days and on getting himself
satisfied that the provisions of the Act and these rules are complied with, the
Inspector shall renew the licence in Form “F” within fifteen days from the
date of receipt of rectification of defects, if any.
6. Application for licence in case of existing escalator.- Every owner of a place in which
an escalator has been erected and is being worked immediately before the
coming into force of the Act and is in operation, shall apply in Form “H”
along with a fee of Rs.20,000/-(Rupees Twenty Thousand only) remitted into
a Government Treasury or electronic mode of payment, test reports obtained
from the authorised competent person, Structural Stability Certificate
obtained from the registered Structural Engineer for the building where
escalator is installed and a copy of Insurance policy for the persons using
such an escalator and obtain a licence in Form “F”.
7. Terms and conditions of licence for working of lift or escalator.- Every lift or
escalator shall be operated, subject to the following terms and conditions, namely,-
(1) The licensee shall forthwith report to the Inspector on any defect in the
operation of lift or escalator;
(2) The licensee shall not carry out any additions or alterations to a lift or an
escalator erected without obtaining permission in that behalf from the
Inspector as required under these rules;
(3) The licensee shall not use the lift or escalator which is not in a safe condition
and shall be solely responsible for the safe maintenance of lift or an
escalator, so that these rules are always complied with;
(4) The maintenance of the lift or an escalator shall be done by a manufacturer
of lifts or escalators or company of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
approved by the Inspector;
(5) The licensee shall produce test reports obtained from the competent person
authorised under rule 14 for the lift or escalator installation at the end of
every year from the date of grant or renewal of licence;
(6) No other person shall wilfully interfere with any mechanism of the lift or
escalator;
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(7) Every lift or escalator operator, if appointed in case of manually operated lift
or escalator, must have attained the age of eighteen years and shall be a
person who has been trained in the correct operation of the lift or escalator;
(8) When a lift or escalator erected at any place ceases to be used as such, the
owner shall either remove it or maintain it in safe mechanical condition after
disconnecting it entirely from the electric supply; all gates and doors shall be
securely locked, so as to prevent the accidental entry to lift well or escalator
and to prevent inadvertent use;
(9) All electrical works in connection with erection of lift or escalator shall be
carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003
(Central Act 36 of 2003) and the rules made there under and the Central
Electricity Authority (Measures Relating to Safety and Electric Supply)
regulations, 2010;
(10) All apparatus and components of lifts or escalators shall be of sufficient
ratings and of sufficient mechanical strength for the duty which they may be
required to perform under the environmental conditions of installation and
shall be constructed, installed, protected, worked and maintained to ensure
safety of human beings and property;
(11) The code of practices prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards including
National Electrical Code shall be followed in respect of the lift or an
escalator and their installation and wherever relevant specification of Bureau
of Indian Standard does not exist, they shall conform to the relevant
International Standards;
(12) The material and apparatus used shall conform to the prescribed
specifications of Bureau of Indian Standards and wherever relevant
specification of Bureau of Indian Standard does not exist, they shall conform
to the relevant International Standards; and
(13) The lift or escalator shall be tested in the manner specified in specifications
and Codes of Bureau of Indian Standards and wherever relevant specification
of Bureau of Indian Standard does not exists, they shall conform to the
relevant International Standards;”
8. Appeal.-
Any person aggrieved by the order or direction of the Inspector made under sub-
section (2) of Section 11 of the Act may make an appeal to the Chief Electrical Inspector
to the Government of Tamil Nadu and the appeal shall be accompanied by a copy of the
order or direction appealed against.
9. Precautions to be adopted by the owner of the lift or escalator –
No electrical installation work, except such as replacement of lamps, fans, fuses,

switches and fittings as in no way alters its capacity or character shall be carried out on
behalf of the owner of lift or escalator except by an licensed electrical contractor.
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10. Intimation of accidents.-
The owner of the place shall give full details of accident specified in Section 13 of
the Act on Form ‘I’ to the officials specified in the said section.
11. Qualifications for appointment of Inspector.-
The qualifications prescribed in the special rules for the Tamil Nadu
Electrical Inspectorate Service for the Electrical Inspector shall be the qualifications for the
persons to be appointed as Inspector.
12. (1) Qualifications for appointment of persons to assist Inspectors.- No

person shall be appointed to assist an Inspector, unless.-
(a) (i) he possesses a degree in electrical engineering from a University
recognized by the University Grants Commission for purposes of its grants
or its equivalent thereto; and
(ii) he possesses experience for a period of not less than three years in the
practice of electrical engineering, of which not less than one year shall be in
an electrical or mechanical engineering workshop or in works connected
with generation or transmission or distribution of electricity.
(b) (i) he possesses a diploma in electrical engineering from a recognized
institution or a qualification equivalent thereto; and
(ii) he possesses experience for a period of not less than six years in the
practice of electrical engineering, of which not less than two years shall be in
an electrical or mechanical engineering workshop or in works connected
with generation or transmission or distribution of electricity.
(2) Powers and functions.- The persons appointed to assist the Inspector shall
have the power of entry and discharge the functions under sub-section (1) of Section
11 of the said Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act, 1997 besides assisting the
Inspector in the discharge of –
(a) functions under sub-section (3) of Section 4;

(b) functions under sub-sections (3) of Section 5; and
(c) other incidental functions under the Act to be discharged in the process of
enforcement of the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act,
1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 35 of 1997 and Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators
Rules, 1997)
(3) Terms and conditions.- No person other than an Assistant Electrical

Inspector or Junior Electrical Inspector in the Tamil Nadu Electrical Inspectorate
Service shall be appointed as a person to assist the Inspector]
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13. Authorization for Erection, Maintenance, Inspection and Testing of lifts and
escalators:-
(1) No person shall be authorized to carryout erection, maintenance, inspection and

testing of lift or escalator under Section 10 of the Act, unless such person fulfils
the qualifications and terms and conditions as specified in Annexure I.
(2) No person shall be authorized to carryout maintenance, inspection and testing of
lift or escalator under Section 10 of the Act, unless such person fulfils
qualifications and terms and conditions as specified in Annexure II.
(3) Person or a Company desirous of carrying out the work of erection and
maintenance, inspection and testing of lift or escalator (OR) maintenance,
inspection and testing of lift or escalator shall be required to obtain separate
authorization for each purpose.
(4) Every authorization granted under this rule shall be valid for a period of one year
and shall be renewable every year subject to compliance of terms and conditions
specified for the purpose.
14. Application for and issue of certificate of authorization.-
(1) The Chief Inspector on receipt of an application in Form “J” from a person
intending to be authorised as a competent person for erection, maintenance,
inspection and testing of lift and escalator under the Act and the rules made there
under shall register such application and within a period of sixty days from the
date of receipt of application either after having satisfied himself with regard to
the competency of the applicant, approve the applicant as a competent person
and issue authorisation in Forms K,L,M or N as the case may be or reject the
application specifying the reasons thereof.
(2) Fee for authorization:- Every such application shall be made in Form ‘’J”
for the issue of certificate for authorization to the Chief Inspector along with
a challan remitted into Government Treasury or by means of electronic
payment through the website https://www.tnei.tn.gov.in for a fee of,
(a) Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) in case of erection and

maintenance of the lifts;
(b) Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) in case of maintenance of the
lifts;
(c) Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) in case of erection and
maintenance of the Escalators;
(d) Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) in case of maintenance of the
Escalators.
(3) Renewal of Certificate of authorization:- (a) An application for
renewal of certificate of authorization shall be made in Form ”J” to the
Chief Inspector three months prior to the date of expiry of the certificate of
authorization along with a challan remitted into Government Treasury or by
means of electronic payment through the website https://www.tnei.tn.gov.in
for a fee of,-
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(i) Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) in case of erection and
maintenance of lifts;
(ii) Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) in case of maintenance of
lifts;
(iii) Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) in case of erection and
maintenance of Escalators;
(iv) Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) in case of maintenance of
Escalators.
(b) If the application for renewal of certificate of authorization along

with the fee specified above is not produced to the Chief Inspector within the
period referred to in clause (a) above, an additional fee of Rs.500/ (Rupees
Five hundred only) for a delay of each month or a fraction thereof shall also
be remitted by way of challan into the Government Treasury or by means of
electronic payment through the website https://www.tnei.tn.gov.in by the
authorized person.”
15. Submission of Test report by the competent person:- Every lift or escalator shall
be maintained, inspected, tested at an interval of every one year by a competent
person authorized under rule 14 and shall submit the test report to the Inspector
regarding the condition of lift or escalator in the Form ‘’O’’ or ’’P” ,as the case
may be.
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ANNEXURE-I
[See rule 13(1)]
AUTHORIZATION FOR ERECTION, MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND
TESTING OF LIFTS OR ESCALATORS
1. Requirements for authorization.- An application for authorization for erection ,

maintenance, inspection and testing of lifts or escalator, as the case may be, under the
provisions of rule 13 of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Rules,1997 may be made in
the prescribed Form - “J” along with the prescribed fee by a person fulfilling the following
criteria:-
(i) shall have an independent office premises with an independent telephone
connection within the State of Tamil Nadu.
(ii) shall have to produce a certificate from any nationalized bank to the effect that
he is solvent to the extent of rupees eight lakh.
(iii)shall have in his regular employment the following minimum staff (copies of
appointment letter, proof of academic qualification and field experience to be
enclosed).
(a) At least one engineer possessing (i) a degree in mechanical engineering or its
equivalent qualification from the recognized university or institution and having
an experience of at least five years in the field of lifts or escalators, as the case
may be; or (ii) a diploma in mechanical engineering from a recognized institute
and having an experience of at least eight years in the field of lifts or escalators,
as the case may be.
(b) At least one engineer possessing (i) a degree in electrical and electronics
engineering or its equivalent qualification from the recognized university or
institution and having an experience of atleast five years in the field of lifts or
escalators as the case may be or (ii) a diploma in electrical engineering from a
recognized institute and having an experience of at least eight years in the field
of lifts or escalators as the case may be.
(c) At least one person possessing a certificate in the trade of electrical or
electronics from the Industrial Training Institute or any other recognized
institution and possessing Wireman competency certificate issued by
Tamil Nadu Electrical Licensing Board and having an experience of at least five
years in the field of Lifts or escalators, as the case may be.
(d) Erection staff of one Industrial Training Institute electrician, one Industrial
Training Institute fitter and one helper for erecting every ten new lifts/escalators
to be erected in a year.
(e) Maintenance staff of one Industrial Training Institute electrician, one Industrial
Training Institute fitter and one helper for every fifty lifts/escalators to be
maintained in a year and;
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(f) Clerk/attendant round the clock having the presence in the service station for
responding to the complaint calls from the owners.
(iv) shall have a workshop in his own possession within the State of Tamil Nadu
equipped with minimum area of 100 square meters with independent facility
and telephone and separate power connection of at least 15 HP Such workshop
shall be equipped with the following minimum machineries and testing
instruments either stationary or portable.
(a) Lathe machine.
(b) Drill machine
(c) Welding machine of 5 kVA or above.
(d) Hacksaw machine
(e) Chain pulley block of 3 tonne capacity.
(f) Standard weight trolley
(g) Clip-on meter for measurement of voltage , current etc.,
(h) Tachometer
(i) Megger
(j) Earth tester
Provided that when the authorized person is having his own manufacturing unit
within the State of Tamil Nadu, he shall not be required to have a separate workshop but he
shall be required to have the minimum machineries and instruments as mentioned above.
(v) shall have necessary safety gadgets, like safety belts and head gears for
entire staff engaged in the work of erection and maintenance.
(vi) shall have suitable means of transportation at his disposal for
transportation of material.
(vii) shall have group insurance covering all staff
Provided that a staff register and the relevant records related with erection, testing
and maintenance work shall be maintained by such person and the same shall be produced
for verification as and when directed by the Chief inspector. The specimens of such staff
register as well as the guide lines to be followed for maintaining the records of erection,
testing and maintenance shall be prescribed by the Chief Inspector.
2. Grant of certificate of authorization: -(1) The Chief Inspector may after such
enquiries and tests as may be considered necessary, grant a certificate of
authorization in Form “K”, in case of lifts and in Form “L”, in case of escalators to an
applicant who fulfill the above requirements.
(2) The Chief Inspector may after giving an opportunity to the persons authorized
under section 10(3) of the Act of being heard, cancel the authorisation, if the
person has reason to believe that he -
(i) has violated any condition stipulated in the authorisation; or
(ii) has acted in a manner inconsistent with the intent or the purpose of this Act
or the rules made thereunder; or has omitted to act as required under the Act
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and rules made thereunder or found to be guilty of negligence, incompetence;
or
(iii) for any other reason to be recorded in writing.
3. Documents tobe enclosed along with renewal application :-

Every authorization granted under rule 14 shall be valid for 2 years. The
authorization may be renewed on an application made in that behalf to the Chief Inspector
along with following documents before three months from the date of expiry of licence.
(a) Certificate of Authorization in original.
(b) A receipted challan in original
(c) A copy of the staff register attested by a gazetted officer.
(d) A statement indicating the numbers of lifts or escalators erected during the valid
period of authorisation.
(e) Number of lifts or escalators maintained during the valid period of authorisation.
(f) A certificate from any nationalized bank to the effect that the applicant continues to
be solvent to the extent of Rupees eight lakhs.
(g) A copy of the application made, if any, for renewal of the registration granted under
the Factories Act, 1948.
(h) Updated list of machineries, equipment and testing instruments in possession.
(i) Details of safety gadgets for staff.
(j) Details of vehicles in possession for transportation of materials.
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ANNEXURE-II
[See rule 13(2)]
AUTHORISATION FOR MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND TESTING OF
LIFTS OR ESCALATORS.
1. Requirements for authorization.

An application for authorization for maintenance, inspection and testing of lifts or
escalator, as the case may be, under the provisions of rule 13 of The Tamil Nadu Lifts
and Escalators Rules, 1997 may be made in the prescribed Form-“J” along with the
prescribed fee, fulfilling the following criteria.
(i) shall have an independent office premises with an independent telephone
connection within the State of Tamil Nadu.
(ii) shall have to produce a certificate from any nationalized bank to the effect that
he is solvent to the extent of rupees three lakhs.
(iii) shall have in his regular employment following the minimum staff (copies
of appointment letter, proof of academic qualification and field of
experience to be enclosed).
(a) At least one engineer possessing (a) a degree in mechanical engineering or
its equivalent qualification from the recognized university or institution
and having an experience of at least five years in the field of elevators or
escalators, as the case may be or (ii) a diploma in mechanical engineering
from a recognized Institute and having an experience of at least eight
years in the field of elevators or escalators as the case may be.
(b) At least one engineer possessing (i) a degree in electrical and electronics
engineering or its equivalent qualification from the recognized university
or institution and having an experience of atleast five years in the field of
elevators or escalators as the case may be or (ii) a diploma in electrical
engineering from a recognized Institute and having an experience of at
least eight years in the field of elevators or escalators as the case may be.
(c) At least one person possessing a certificate in the trade of electrical or
electronics from the Industrial Training Institute or any other recognized
Institution and possessing “Wireman competency certificate” issued by
Tamil Nadu Electrical Licensing Board and having an experience of at
least five years in the field of Lifts or escalators, as the case may be.
(d) Maintenance staff of one Industrial Training Institute electrician, one
Industrial Training Institute fitter and one helper for every fifty lifts/
escalators to be maintained in a year
(e) Clerk/attendant round the clock having the presence in the service station
for responding to the complaint calls from the owners. Provided that the
employment of such clerk/attendant shall not be necessary during night
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hours if facilities for better communication like mobile phone, pager
system etc. are available during such hours.
(iv) Shall have a workshop in his own possession within the State of Tamil Nadu
equipped with minimum area of 100 square meters with independent facility
and telephone and separate power connection of at least 15 HP Such workshop
shall be equipped with the following minimum machineries and testing
instruments either stationary or portable.
(a) Lathe machine.
(b) Drill machine
(c) Welding machine of 5 kVA or above.
(d) Hacksaw machine
(e) Chain pulley block of 3 tonne capacity.
(f) Standard weight trolley
(g) Clip-on meter for measurement of voltage, current etc.
(h) Tachometer
(i) Megger
(j) Earth tester
Provided that when the authorized person is having his own manufacturing unit
within the State of Tamil Nadu, he shall not be required to have a separate workshop but he
shall be required to have the minimum machineries and instruments as mentioned above.
(v) shall have necessary safety gadgets, like safety belts and head gears for entire
staff engaged in the work of maintenance.
(vi) shall have suitable means of transportation at his disposal for transportation of
material.
Provided that a staff register and the relevant records related to maintenance shall be
maintained by such person and the same shall be produced for verification as and when
directed by the Chief inspector. The specimens of such staff register as well as the guide
lines to be followed for maintaining the records of maintenance shall be prescribed by the
Chief Inspector.
2. Grant of Certificate of authorization:
(1) The Chief Inspector may after such enquiries and tests as may be considered
necessary grant a certificate of authorization in Form “M’’, in case of lifts
and in Form “N’’, in case of escalators set out in this annexure to an
applicant who fulfill the above requirements.
(2) The Chief Inspector may after giving an opportunity to the persons
authorized under section 10(3) of the Act of being heard, cancel the
authorisation, If the person has reason to believe that he -
(i) has violated any condition stipulated in the authorisation; or
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(ii) has acted in a manner inconsistent with the intent or the purpose of
this Act or the rules made thereunder; or has omitted to act as required
under the Act and rules made thereunder or found to be guilty of
negligence, incompetence; or
(iii) for any other reason to be recorded in writing.
3. Documents to be enclosed herewith along with renewal application:
Every authorization granted under rule 14 shall be valid for two year. The
authorization may be renewed on an application made in that behalf to the Chief Inspector
along with following documents before three month from the date of expiry of licence.
(a) Certificate of Authorization in original.
(b) A receipted challan in original
(c) A copy of the staff register attested by a Gazetted Officer.
(d) Details of lifts maintained during the validity period of authorisation.
(e) A certificate from any nationalized bank to the effect that the applicant
continues to be solvent to the extent of Rupees Five lakhs.
(f) A copy of the application made, if any, for renewal of the registration granted
under the Factories Act, 1948.
(g) Updated list of machineries, equipment and testing instruments in possession.
(h) Details of safety gadgets for staff.
(i) Details of vehicles in possession for transportation of materials.
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“FORMS
FORM ‘A’
(see rule 3 )
APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION
* TO INSTALL*
------------------ A LIFT OR AN ESCALATOR
* TO MAKE ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO
To
The Inspector of Lifts and Escalators.
1 Full Name and Address of the Applicant
2 Contact Number and E- mail id
3(a) Address of the premises where the Lift or Escalator *is to

be
* Installed
*make additions or alterations
(b) Approval reference of Urban Local Body concerned for

the Building Plan (Copy of approval letter, approved plan
and elevation drawings to be enclosed).
4 Whether a licence has been previously granted (details to

be given).
5 Type and Make of Lift or Escalator* (A sketch of the

erection plans as per rule 3 shall be attached).
6 (a)The rated maximum speed of the Lift;

The Maker’s or Designer’s rated capacity in Weight (in
kg).*
(b)The rated speed of Escalator (m/sec);
The Maker’s or Designer’s rated capacity (in persons
/hr).*
7 The maximum number of passengers in addition to the lift
operator which the lift can carry*
8 The total weight of the lift car carrying the maximum

load (Weight of car plus maximum allowable load)*
9 The weight of the counter-weight for Lift (kg )*
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10 System of roping: (The number, description, weights
(kgs) and size (in Sq.mm) of the supporting ropes of the
Lift )*
11 Lift *:The depth of the pit from lowest part of the car
when at the lowest floor (in mms)
Escalator*:The depth of the pit (both upper and lower) (in
mms)
12 Details of the construction of the Overhead Arrangement

with weight (in kg.) and size (in mms) of beams or any
other arrangement *
13 Total Number of landings of the Lift*
14 (a)Angle of inclination of escalator*

(b)Vertical rise of the escalator (in mms)
(c)Width of the escalator
(d) Number of flat steps
15 (a)Type of balustrading in escalator:
(b) Height of balustrade
16 Details of
(a) hand rails
(b) steps treads
(c) landing
(d)comb plates
(e) trusses or girders,
Skirting brush
(f)step wheel tracks in escalator
17 (a)Drive chain factor of safety

whether all the electrical and mechanical safety devices
as per standards provided in the escalator
(b) Illumination level provided for comb lights ( in lux)
18 Details of fee paid
Date: Signature of the Applicant.

Encl: 1.Original remitted chalan/e-receipt.
2. Copy of approval obtained from the local body for the building.
3. Drawings of Lift or Escalator*Installation (Both Electrical and Mechanical)
----------------------------------------------------
* Strike off whichever is inapplicable.
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FORM ‘B’
(See rule 3(2))
Government of Tamil Nadu

Letter No………………… Dated
____________
To
………………………..
………………………..
………………………...
………………………..
Sub: Permission for * erection of Lift or Escalator * or making additions or

alterations of existing Lift or Escalator *at the …………………….. Granted.
*Under sub-section (3) in section 4 of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act,1997 (Tamil Nadu
Act 35 of 1997), permission is hereby granted to erect Lift or Escalator * under section 9 of the Tamil Nadu
Lifts and Escalators Act,1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 35 of 1997), *permission is hereby granted to make
additions or alterations of existing Lift or escalator * at the premises
……………………………………………… owned by ……………………… subject to the provisions of the
Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act,1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 35 of 1997) and the Tamil Nadu Lifts and
Escalator Rules, 1997.
The permission shall be valid for a period of six months from the date on which it is granted.
The lift or Escalator* shall not be worked until a licence is granted by the Inspector of Lifts and
Escalators for working of the lift or escalator in accordance with rule 4 of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and
Escalator Rules, 1997.
Signature-------------------------------------------------
The Inspector of Lifts and Escalators, Government of TamilNadu
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FORM C
(see rule 4 (1) )
NOTICE INTIMATING THE COMPLETION OF THE WORK OF

ERECTION OF LIFT OR AN ESCALATOR AND APPLICATION FOR A
LICENCE TO WORK THE LIFT OR AN ESCALATOR
To
The Inspector of Lifts and Escalators
Sir,
Sub: Erection of Lift or Escalator *at the ……….
With reference to your letter No.___________________dated______________ by which

permission has been granted to erect a Lift or an Escalator* at the above mentioned premises, I/We
have to state that the work of erection of the lift or Escalator* was completed on
_________________________ by Thiru.___________________________________________.
I/We further request that a licence for working the lift or Escalator* may be granted. The work of
erection of the lift or Escalator* has been carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Tamil
Nadu Lifts and Escalator Rules, 1997.
A work Completion Report of the manufacturer of lifts or escalators* or Company of the

Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Completion Report of the licensed Electrical Contractor, and
copy of Insurance Policy taken by the owner(s) of the Lift or Escalator* covering insurance for the
persons using the Lift or Escalator* are enclosed.
Yours faithfully,
Signature of the owner of the lift or escalator*

Encl.: (1) Original remitted chalan/e-receipt.
(2) Work Completion Report of the manufacturer of lifts or escalators* or the Company
of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
(3) Work Completion Report of the Electrical Contractor.
(4) Copy of Insurance Policy.
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FORM D
[See Rule 4 (1) ]

To
The Inspector of Lifts and Escalators
Sir,
Sub: Erection of Lift or Escalator*-----------------------------------------------------------------

Submission of Completion Report
--------------------
We ------------------------------------------------------------------------(Name of the manufacturer of

Lifts or Escalators*or Company of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) having undertaken the
work of erection of the lifts or escalators at the premises of ------------------------------------------------------
---- and having completed the erection of the said lift or escalator *hereby certify that the work of
erection of the lift or escalator complies with the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalator
Rules, 1997. We further certify that the erection and testing of the lift or escalator* has been carried
out in accordance with the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu
Act 35 of 1997) and the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalator Rules,1997 and confirm that the Lift car,
motor, controller, ropes, governor and all the systems and components of the Lift have been tested
conforming to the Bureau of Indian Standards or relevant International Standards *or the Escalators
have been tested conforming to the Bureau of Indian Standards or relevant International Standards.
It is certified that the Building in which the lift or escalator* is erected is structurally sound
and stable. We further certify that the lift or escalator * installation is ready for Inspection which is
required to be made for the purpose of Issuing a licence under the said Act and the Rules, for
working the same.
We undertake the full responsibility of the Installation to be handed over duly to the owner
after Inspection and compliance of provisions of the said Act and Rules.
*Details of Lift Installation:
(i) Make of Lift and Serial No.

(ii) Type of Lift
(iii) Type of Control
(iv) Capacity
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*Details of Escalator:
(i) Make of Escalator and Serial No __________________________________
(ii) Angle of inclination of Escalator ___________________________________
(iii) Width of the escalator ___________________________________
(iv) Vertical rise of the escalator ___________________________________
(v) Rated load ___________________________________
(vi) Rated speed ___________________________________
Yours faithfully,
Signature of the Manufacturer of the lifts or escalators* or

the Company of the Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
Registration certificate No:

Validity:
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FORM E
[See rule 4 (1)]
FORM OF COMPLETION REPORT FROM LICENSED CONTRACTOR

FOR ELECTRICAL WORKS OF LIFT OR ESCALATOR*
We report that the electrical installation detailed below has been installed by us and tested
and that to the best of our knowledge and belief it complies with the Central Electricity Authority
(MSES) Regulations, 2010 as well as the Indian Standard code of practices for electrical
installations.
(1) Electrical Installation at _________________________________________

(2) Voltage and System supply
_________________________________________
(3) PARTICULARS OF WORKS:
(a) MV installation:
Sl. Equipment Capacity in KW Voltage Fed from Distribution

No. Board/Switch Board
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
(b) Lighting load: _____________________________

N.B.- Additional sheets to be used, if needed, for furnishing details against any items.
(c) Test results:
I. (1) Insulation resistance for the whole Installation
(2) Between Phases.
(3) Between each phase and earth
II. (1) Resistance of earth electrode for earthing

system
(2) Maximum earthing resistance of Installation
Signature of Supervisor Signature of Electrical Contractor

Name and address Name and address
____________________________ ___________________________________
____________________________ ____________________________________
COMPETENCY CERTIFICATE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR LICENCE
No._________________________ No.________________________________
Valid upto____________________ Valid upto___________________________
Dated ______________________ Dated______________________________
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FORM ‘F’
[see rules 4(2), 5(2) and 6 ]
LICENCE TO WORK / RENEWAL OF LICENCE TO WORK A LIFT OR AN ESCALATOR

(This licence is not transferable or assignable to any person, company, body of individuals
or firm. This licence is to be renewed once in three years and must be produced to the Licensing
Authority when called for.)
Registration No._____________________
Under sub-section (3) of section 5 of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act, 1997) (Tamil
Nadu Act 35 of 1997), Thiru_______________________________________ are hereby granted /
renewed licence to work or cause to be worked or allow the working of the lift or escalator* erected
and inspected on__________at the premises No. ______________________________________
___________________________ subject to the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators
Act,1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 35 of 1997) and the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Rules,1997, the
particulars of which are given below:-
The licence shall remain valid from ________________to ____________ and is issued, subject to
the conditions set out below:-
*PARTICULARS
(i) Make of Lift and Serial No. ___________________________________
(ii) Type of Lift ___________________________________
(iii) Type of Control ___________________________________
(iv) Capacity ___________________________________
*PARTICULARS
(i) Make of Escalator and Serial No ___________________________________
(ii) Angle of inclination of Escalator ___________________________________
(iii) Width of the escalator ___________________________________
(iv) Vertical rise of the escalator ___________________________________
(v) Rated load ___________________________________
(vi) Rated speed ___________________________________
Date _______________ Inspector of Lifts and Escalators
Date of Inspection Valid from Valid upto Signature of the Officer

(1) (2) (3) renewing the Licence
(4)
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CONDITIONS
(1) The lift or escalator* and its installation shall be worked and maintained in conformity with
the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act,1997 and the Tamil Nadu Lifts and
Escalators Rules, 1997.
(2) If the holder of this licence does not reside in the Town or Village in which the lift or
Escalator* has been erected, he shall within one month from the date of this licence appoint
an agent, authorized signatory of the licensee who shall be resident in the Town or Village in
which the lift or escalator* has been erected. The agent, authorized signatory of the licensee
so appointed shall be responsible for the working and maintenance of the lift or escalator *in
conformity with the provisions of the said Act and Rules. The name of every such agent,
authorized signatory of the licensee shall be communicated to the Inspector of Lifts and
Escalators. Any change of agent, authorized signatory of the licensee shall also be similarly
communicated.
(3) The holder of this licence, within one month from the date of this licence, appoint a
manufacturer of lift or escalator* or a company of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers for
the maintenance of the lift or escalator* and shall communicate the same to the Inspector.
Any change of the above so appointed shall also be communicated.
(4) The licensee shall produce test reports obtained from the competent person authorized
under rule 14 for the lift installation in Form “O” or Form “P” for the escalator installation, at
the end of every year from the date of grant or renewal of licence.
(5) No additions or alterations to the lift or escalator *and its installation shall be carried out
without previous permission in writing of the Inspector.
(6) The licensee shall not use the lift or escalator *which is not in a safe condition and shall be
solely responsible for the safe maintenance of the lift or escalator*, so that the Tamil Nadu
Lifts and Escalators Rules, 1997 are always complied with.
(7) If the holder of this licence ceases to have interest in the lift or escalator *installation for
which the licence is granted, the licence shall be deemed to be invalid and it shall be
returned to the Inspector.
(8) If any direction issued under sub –section (2-A) of Section 11 of the Act has not been carried
out, such lift in case is found being used, shall be ordered to be stopped forthwith and
sealed by the Inspector.
(9) The insurance policy shall be annually renewed at the end of its validity.
(10) Whoever contravenes any of the provisions of the Act or the Rules made thereunder or the
terms and conditions of a permission or of a licence or a direction given by the Inspector or
any person appointed under Section 14 of the Act to assist him, shall be punishable with fine
which may extend to one thousand rupees and in the case of a continuing contravention
with a further fine which may extend to fifty rupees for every day during which such
contravention is continued after such conviction.
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FORM G
[See rule 5(1)]
APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF LICENCE FOR WORKING A LIFT OR AN ESCALATOR*

To
The Inspector of Lifts and Escalators,
__________________
Sir,
Sub:- Application for renewal of Licence for working the Lift or Escalator *
at ____________________________________________________________
As required under rule 5(1) of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Rules, 1997, I/We
hereby apply for the renewal of licence for working the lift or escalator* and the required particulars
are furnished below and request that renewal of licence may be granted:-
1. Full Name and Address of the Applicant

2. Contact Number and E-mail id:
3. Address of the place where the lift or escalator has been
erected together with the name of the owner thereof.
4. Details of licence previously granted
5. Details of fee paid.
6. Whether a copy of valid Insurance Policy taken by the Owner
of the lift or escalator* covering insurance for persons using
the lift or escalator* is enclosed.
7. Whether a copy of Annual Maintenance contract for the lift or
escalator is enclosed.
8. Whether a copy of the test reports issued by the authorised
competent person is enclosed.
Yours faithfully,
Signature of the Owner of the lift or Escalator*
Encl: (1) Original remitted Challan/e-receipt

(2) Copy of Insurance Policy.
(3) A copy of Annual Maintenance Contract for the lift
(4) A copy of the Test Report issued by the competent person
(5) The stability Certificate obtained from the registered Structural Engineer for the buildings
which are constructed before the formation of Urban Local Body (if applicable)
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FORM H
(see rule (6) )
APPLICATION FOR LICENCE FOR WORKING AN ESCALATOR ERECTED PRIOR TO

THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE TAMIL NADU LIFTS AND ESCALATORS ACT, 1997
To
The Inspector of Lifts and Escalators,
……………………….
………………………
1. Full name and address of the applicant

2. Name and address of the authorized signatory
3. Address of the place where the Escalator has
been erected together with the name of the
owner thereof.
4. Date of erection
5. Type of Escalator
6. Name of Manufacturer and Serial Number of
Escalator
7. Vertical rise of the Escalator in millimeter
8. The rated speed of the Escalator (m/s)
9. The rated load (in Kilogram) of the Escalator
10. Rated Capacity in persons/hour
11. Angle of inclination of escalator
12. Type of balustrading in escalator
13. Width between balustrades in escalator
14. Details of handrails, steps treads, landing, comb
plates, trusses or girders and step wheel tracks
in escalator
15. The Factor of safety based on the static loads
16. Whether all the Electrical and Mechanical safety
devices are provided as per standards
17. Details of fee paid
Signature of the Owner of the Escalator
Date:
Enclosure: (1) Copy of Insurance Policy taken by the owner of the escalator covering
insurance for the persons using the escalator.
(2) Original remitted Chalan
(3) Test Reports obtained from the authorised competent Person
(4) Structural Stability Certificate obtained from registered Structural Engineer
for the building where the escalator is installed.
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FORM I
[See rule 10]
NOTICE OF ACCIDENTS IN LIFTS OR ESCALATORS
To
1) The Inspector of Lifts and Escalators
-------------------------------------------------
2) The commissioner of Police in the City of Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Salem,
Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli or Tiruppur and elsewhere to the District Magistrate and such
other officer as the Government may, by order, specify in this behalf.
Under Section 13 of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 35 of 1997),
I/We hereby inform you that an accident has occurred in the operation of *Lifts/*Escalators at the
place owned by me/us on --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------
I/We have discontinued the working of a Lift/Escalator, pending permission of the Inspector
to resume the working.
Yours faithfully,
Dated : Signature of the owner of

the Lift/Escalator
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FORM- J
(see rule 14)
APPLICATION FOR OBTAINING AUTHORISATION OR RENEWAL FOR ERECTION,

MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND TESTING OF LIFTS OR ESCALATORS/ MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION AND TESTING OF LIFTS OR ESCALATORS*
1. Name of the applicant ___________________________________

2. Name of authorized person with designation
3. Legal status (whether individual firm or company)
(Registration Number, GST No., and names of Partners or Directors to be given in case of
firm or company, as the case may be.)
4. Business Address _________________________________________
(Details about possession, e-mail address, phone number)
5. Whether certificate of authorization was issued in the past in the same name. If so, give
number and date of certificate of authorization.
6. (A) Particulars relating to erection and maintenance of lifts/escalators. Details of
lifts/escalators erected and maintained to be furnished along with licence details.*
(B) Particulars relating to maintenance of lifts/escalators. Details of lifts/escalators
maintained to be furnished along with licence details. *
7. Whether solvency certificate is attached.
8. (A) Details of entire staff employed for Erection and Maintenance*
(Copies of appointment letter, proof of academic qualification and field experience to be enclosed)
(B) Details of entire staff employed for Maintenance*
(copies of appointment letter, proof of academic qualification and field of experience to be
enclosed)
9. Details of workshop with machineries.
10. Details of testing instruments.
11. Details of safety gadgets/tools.
12. Details of facilities of vehicles.
13. Details of payment of fee (Original receipted Chalan to be attached)
14. Group Insurance scheme/workman compensation policy for the employees
15. Remarks.
I/We hereby declare that the particulars stated above are correct to the best of my/our knowledge.
Place :
Date :……………….. Signature:______________
Name:__________________
Designation: _____________
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Notes: (1) Any person who makes, procures to be made or assist in making any false statement for
the purpose of obtaining for himself or any other person a certificate of authorization for
erection and maintenance of lifts/escalators shall render himself liable to prosecution.
(2) If additional space is required for completing any items, additional sheet may be
attached to this Form.
----------------------------------------------------
*
Strike off whichever is inapplicable.
DECLARATION BY THE ORGANISATION (IF EMPLOYED)
I, certify that Thiru/Thirumathi……………………………….whose details are furnished

above, is in our employment and nominate him on behalf of the organisation for the purpose of
being declared as an authorized person under the Act. I also undertake to
(a) notify the Inspector in case the authorized person leaves our employment;
(b) take responsibility for any lapse on the part of the authorized person in the
performance of his function.
Signature :
Designation :
(Head of the Organisation
or Authorised Signatory)
Telephone No. :
Office Seal :
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Form K
(see rule 14)
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU
ELECTRICAL INSPECTORATE
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORISATION or RENEWAL OF AUTHORISATION FOR

ERECTION ,MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND TESTING OF LIFTS
REGISTRATION NO :
DATE OF REGISTRATION :
Under Section 10 of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act, 1997, (35 of 1997)
Thiru……………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………….are hereby authorized to carry out
erection, maintenance, inspection and testing of lift installation within the State of Tamil
Nadu, subject to the compliance of instructions set out in the Annexure I and fulfillment of
the conditions detailed below.
Chief Inspector of Lifts and Escalators
Authorization Valid from Authorization Valid upto Initial of Chief Inspector of

(1) (2) Lifts and Escalators
(3)
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CONDITIONS
ERECTION / MAINTENANCE / INSPECTION / TESTING
1) (i) This certificate is valid for a period of one year and shall be returned to Chief
Inspector of Lifts and Escalators for renewal along with application for the purpose
three months before the expiry of validity
(ii) In the event of the holder of registration failing to get the registration
renewed in the said manner before the date of expiry, the registration shall become
void and fresh registration shall have to be obtained.
2) The firm/company holding this registration can undertake the work of erections,
additions or alterations of Lift.
3) The holder of this certificate of registration shall be in possession of the latest copy
of Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act, 1997 and Tamil Nadu Lifts and
Escalators Rules, 1997 and relevant specifications and code of practices of Bureau
of Indian Standards.
4) (i) It shall be the responsibility of the person authorized to ensure that all materials,
fittings, appliances, equipments etc used in the lift which he undertakes to
erect/add/alter conform to the relevant specifications as laid down by Bureau of
Indian Standards.
(ii) All the works for erection/addition/alteration of Lift undertaken by the holder of
this certificate of registration shall be done as per the provisions of the Lift and
Escalators Rules and the holder thereof shall be responsible for proper erection.
5) The holder of this certificate of registration
(i) shall maintain a register of technical personnel employed by him for erection
and that register shall be produced for inspection on demand by Chief
Inspector of Lifts and Escalators and Inspector of Lifts and Escalators or
any other person authorised by him in this behalf.
(ii) shall maintain a register of lifts erected indicating the date of

commencement of completion.
(iii) The list of lifts erected as on 31st March of every year, after the receipt of
the approval, shall be submitted before 30th April of the year to Chief
Inspector of Lifts and Escalators and Inspector of Lifts and Escalators and
the Inspector of lifts of the District/Area concerned.
6) Any change in address of the place of business of the holder of this certificate of
registration shall be communicated to Chief Inspector of Lifts and Escalators and
Inspector of Lifts and Escalators within 2 weeks of such change. Any change of
Agent or Manager, if any shall be similarly notified within fiftee days of such change.
7) Permission to erect a lift or for making addition or alteration to existing lift should be
arranged to be obtained from Inspector of Lifts of District concerned.
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8) Before commencement of the work of erection, addition to or alteration to a lift
installation, intimation shall be given to Inspector of lifts of concerned district within
7 days from the commencement of work
9) On completion of the erection works completion report should be sent to the

Inspector of Lifts and Escalators for obtaining the license and lifts should be
commissioned only after obtaining the license.
10) A record of tests carried out during initial erection and tests carried on the lifts
installation shall be recorded in a register to be maintained for the purpose by the
holder of this certificate and every such report shall be produced to the Inspector of
Lifts and Escalators concerned during the Inspection.
11) The holder of this certificate should mention the approval registration number with
its validity in all their correspondence to this office and to any Inspector of Lifts and
Escalators and only the authorized signatory shall sign in all the correspondences.
12) The holder of this certificate should depute one of his authorised Representative/
Engineer to be present at the time of inspection by the Inspector of Lifts and
Escalators or his representative of the lift Installation erected by him.
13) If there is change in ownership or the name and style in which the approval is
granted then the holder of the certificate shall seek fresh certificate of authorisation.
14) Atleast 3 persons who are ordinarily the occupants or residents of premises in
which the lift is to be installed, shall be trained by the holder of this certificate of
registration in respect of rescue operation in case of power failure.
15) The holder of this certificate of registration shall report the occurrence of any fatal or
non-fatal accident in writing to Chief Inspector of Lifts and Escalators and the
Inspector of Lifts and Escalators concerned within 24 hours of the occurrence of
such accident.
16) The group Insurance Scheme/Workman compensation policy for the employees
should be kept alive.
17) Issue of Duplicate copy of Certificate of Registration:
(i) A duplicate copy of certificate of registration will be issued on the request

made by the applicant in case of loss of original certificate, to the
satisfaction of Chief Inspector of Lifts and Escalators
(ii) On issue of duplicate copy of certificate, the original certificate shall be

deemed to be invalid and if found shall be returned to Chief Inspector of Lifts
and Escalators
18) If the holder of this certificate is found to be guilty of negligence or incompetence or in case
of breach of the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act, 1997 and Tamil Nadu
Lifts and Escalators Rules, 1997 and the above instructions contained in this registration or
for the malpractice or misconduct or misbehavior or any other reason in public interest, the
Chief Inspector of Lifts and Escalators may suspend or cancel the approval after giving
show cause notice.
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Form L
(See rule 14)
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ERECTION, MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND

TESTING OF ESCALATORS
REGISTRATION NO :
Under Section 10 of Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act,1997, Thiru/Thirumathi

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………….are hereby authorized to carry out erection, maintenance, inspection and testing
of escalators installation within the State of Tamil Nadu subject to the compliance of
instructions set out in the Annexure I and fulfillment of the conditions detailed below.
Authorization Valid from Authorization Valid upto Initial of Chief Inspector Lifts
(1) (2) and Escalators
(3)
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CONDITIONS
ERECTION/MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION/TESTING
(1) (i) This certificate is valid for a period of one year and shall be returned to Chief
Inspector of Lifts and Escalators for renewal along with application for the purpose
three months before the expiry of validity.
(2) The firm/company holding this registration can undertake the work of erections,
additions or alterations of escalators.
(3) The holder of this certificate of registration shall be in possession of the latest copy
of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act, 1997 and The Tamil Nadu Lifts and
Escalators Rules, 1997 and relevant specifications and code of practices of Bureau
(4) (i) It shall be the responsibility of the person authorized to ensure that all materials,
fittings, appliances, equipments etc used in the escalators which he undertakes to
erect/add/alter conform to the relevant specifications as laid down by Bureau of
Indian Standards.
(ii) All the works for erection/addition/alteration of escalators undertaken by the

holder of this certificate of registration shall be done as per the provisions of the Lift
and Escalators Rules and the holder thereof shall be responsible for proper
erection.
(5) The holder of this certificate of registration,--
(i) shall maintain a register of technical personnel employed by him for erection
and register shall be produced for inspection on demand by Chief Inspector
of Lifts and Escalators and Inspector of Lifts and Escalators or any other
person authorised by him in this behalf.
(ii) shall maintain a register of escalators erected indicating the date of

commencement of completion.
(iii) The list of escalators erected as on 31st March of every year, after the
receipt of the approval, shall be submitted before 30th April of the year to
Chief Inspector of Lifts and Escalators and Inspector of Lifts and Escalators
and the Inspector of lifts of the District/Area concerned.
(6) Any change in address of the place of business of the holder of this certificate of
Inspector of Lifts and Escalators within two weeks of such change. Any change of
Agent or Manager, if any shall be similarly notified within fifteen days of such
change.
(7) Permission to erect a escalators or for making addition or alteration to existing
escalators should be arranged to be obtained from Inspector of Lifts and Escalators
of District concerned.
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(8) Before commencement of the work of erection, addition to or alteration to an
escalators installation, intimation shall be given to Inspector of Lifts and Escalators
of concerned district within 7 days from the commencement of work.
(9) On completion of the erection works completion report should be sent to the
Inspector of Lifts and Escalators for obtaining the license and escalators should be
commissioned only after obtaining the license.
(10) A record of tests carried out during initial erection and tests carried on the
escalators installation shall be recorded in a register to be maintained for the
purpose by the holder of this certificate and every such report shall be produced to
the Inspector of Lifts and Escalators concerned during the Inspection.
(11) The holder of this certificate should mention the approval registration number with
Escalators and only the authorised signatory shall sign in all the correspondences.
(12) The holder of this certificate should depute one of his authorised
Representative/Engineer to be present at the time of inspection by the Inspector of
Lifts and Escalators or his representative of the escalators Installation erected by
him.
(13) If there is change in ownership or the name and style in which the approval is
(14) Atleast 3 persons who are ordinarily the occupants or residents of premises in
which the escalators are installed, shall be trained by the holder of this certificate of
registration in respect of rescue operation in case of power failure.
(15) The holder of this certificate of registration shall report the occurrence of any fatal or
non-fatal accident in writing to Chief Inspector of Lifts and Escalators and the
Inspector of Lifts and Escalators concerned within 24 hours of the occurrence of
such accident.
(16) The group Insurance Scheme/Workman compensation policy for the employees
(17) Issue of Duplicate copy of Certificate of Registration:
A duplicate copy of certificate of registration granted under these rules will be

issued on request made by the applicant in case of loss of original certificate to the
satisfaction of Chief Inspector of Lifts and Escalators
On issue of duplicate certificate, the original certificate shall be deemed to be

invalid and if found shall be returned to Chief Inspector of Lifts and Escalators
(18) If the holder of this certificate is found to be guilty of negligence or incompetence or

in case of breach of the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act, 1997
and the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Rules, 1997 and the above instructions
contained in this registration or for the malpractice or misconduct or misbehavior or
any other reason in public interest, the Chief Inspector of Lifts and Escalators may
suspend or cancel the approval after giving a show cause notice.
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Form M
(See rule 14)
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORISATION FOR MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND TESTING

OF ESCALATORS
REGISTRATION NO :
Under Section 10 of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act, 1997,
Thiru……………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
maintenance, inspection and testing of lifts within the State of Tamil Nadu subject to the
compliance of instructions set out in the Annexure II and fulfillment of the conditions
detailed below.
(3)
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CONDITIONS
MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION/TESTING
Inspector of Lifts and Escalators and Inspector of Lifts and Escalators for renewal
along with application for the purpose three months before the expiry of validity
2) The firm/company holding this registration can undertake the work of maintenance
of work.
of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act, 1997 and Tamil Nadu Lifts and
Escalators Rules,1997 and relevant specifications and code of practices of Bureau
4) It shall be responsibility of the person authorized to ensure that all materials,

fittings, appliances, equipments etc used in the lift which he undertakes to maintain
conform to the relevant specifications as laid down by Bureau of Indian Standards.
5) The holder of this certificate of registration,-
(i) shall maintain a register of technical personnel employed by him for

maintenance and register shall be produced for inspection on demand by
Chief Inspector of Lifts and Escalators and Inspector of Lifts and
Escalators or any other person authorised by him in this behalf.
(ii) The list of lifts maintained as on 31st March of every year, after the receipt
of the approval, shall be submitted before 30th April of the year to Chief
Inspector of Lifts and Escalators and Inspector of Lifts and Escalators of the
District/Area concerned.
Agent or Manager, if any shall be similarly notified within fifteen days of such
change.
8) The holder of this certificate should depute one of his authorised

Lifts and Escalators or his representative of the escalator Installation erected by
him.
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9) If there is change in ownership or in the name and style in which the approval is
10) Atleast three persons of the owner of the lifts who ordinarily are the occupants or
residents of premises in which the lift is installed, shall be trained by holder of this
certificate of registration in respect of rescue operation in case of power failure.
non-fatal accident in writing to Chief Inspector of Lifts and Escalators and Inspector
of Lifts and Escalators concerned within 24 hours of the occurrence of such
accident.

made by the applicant in case of loss of original certificate to the satisfaction
of Chief Inspector of Lifts and Escalators

and Escalators
14) If the holder of this certificate is found to be guilty of negligence of incompetence or

a breach of the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act, 1997 and
Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Rules,1997 and the above instructions or for the
malpractice or misconduct or misbehavior or any other reason in public interest, the
Chief Inspector of Lifts and Escalators and Inspector of Lifts and Escalators may
suspend or cancel the approval after giving a show cause notice.
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Form N
(See rule 14)
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORISATION FOR MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND TESTING

OF ESCALATORS
REGISTRATION NO :
Under Section 10 of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act,1997,

Thiru……………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
maintenance, inspection and testing of escalators within the State of Tamil Nadu subject to
the compliance of instructions set out in the Annexure II and fulfillment of the conditions
detailed below.
(3)
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CONDITIONS
MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION/TESTING
Inspector of Lifts and Escalators and Inspector of Lifts and Escalators for renewal
along with application for the purpose three months before the expiry of validity
2) The firm/company holding this registration can undertake the work of maintenance
of work.
of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act, 1997 and Tamil Nadu Lifts and
Escalators Rules,1997 and relevant specifications and code of practices of Bureau
4) It shall be responsibility of the person authorized to ensure that all materials,

fittings, appliances, equipments etc used in the escalators which he undertakes to
maintain conform to the relevant specifications as laid down by Bureau of Indian
Standards.
5) The holder of this certificate of registration
(i) shall maintain a register of technical personnel employed by him for

maintenance and register shall be produced for inspection on demand by
or any other person authorised by him in this behalf.
(ii) The list of escalators maintained as on 31st March of every year, after the
receipt of the approval, shall be submitted before 30th April of the year to
of the District/Area concerned.
agent or Manager, if any shall be similarly notified within fifteen days of such
change.
8) The holder of this certificate should depute one of his authorised

Lifts and Escalators or his representative of the escalator Installation erected by
him.
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9) If there is change in ownership or in the name and style in which the approval is
granted then the holder of the certificate shall seek fresh certificate of registration.
10) Atleast 3 persons of the owner of the escalators who ordinarily are the occupants or
residents of premises in which the escalators is installed, shall be trained by holder
of this certificate of registration in respect of rescue operation in case of power
failure.
non-fatal accident in writing to Chief Inspector of Lifts & Escalators and Inspector of
Lifts and Escalators concerned within 24 hours of the occurrence of such accident.

made by the applicant in case of loss of original certificate to the satisfaction
of Chief Inspector of Lifts and Escalators

and Escalators
14) If the holder of this certificate is found to be guilty of negligence or incompetence or

a breach of the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Act , 1997 and
Tamil Nadu Lifts and Escalators Rules,1997 and the above instructions contained in
this registration or for the malpractice or misconduct or misbehavior or any other
reason in public interest, the Chief Inspector of Lifts and Escalators and Inspector of
Lifts and Escalators may suspend or cancel the approval after giving a show cause
notice.
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FORM O
(see rule 15)
TEST REPORT ISSUED BY THE COMPETENT PERSON FOR LIFT
Licence No. Name and address of the owner

Date of Inspection: No. of persons and load
Year: Type of doors
Lift situated at:
Details of machine:
Number of floors
Sl.
Description Remarks
No.
1. Counterweight guard screen
2. Provision of pit switch / provision of pit switch unit

with arrangement for lighting the pit
3. Condition of pulley of safety governor rope
4. Display of car capacity
5. Provision of emergency alarm bell
6. Provision of light point
7. Operation of stop button / switch (Push button type

only)
8. In case of manually operated car door, open the car

door while the lift is moving.
9. In case of power operated car door, while lift is

moving operate the “DOOR OPEN” button.
10. In case of power operated car door, and landing

doors when they are about to close at landing
operate the “DOOR OPEN” button.
11. In case of power operated car door, and landing

doors when they are about to close at landings place
around object of a normal finger size in the air.
12. In case of manual operated doors reverse the order

of closing the doors by closing the car door and not
closing landing door. Operate the floor button from
inside the car or from landing side.
13. In case of goods lifts, when the lift halts either above
or below the landing level say by about + or – 180
mm, operate the inching, device if provided.
14. Operation of lever of landing gates locks i.e.,

pressing the lever from the car top during travel in
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“UP” or “DOWN” direction.
15. Operation of landing gate from the car top i.e., press
the landing gate if, it is swing type and try to open
the sliding type at every landing during travel of lift in
“UP” and “DOWN” direction.
16. Observe whether the retiring cam comes in contact

with the lever of landing gate locks.
17. Operation of safety switches on car top

18. Observe whether the counter weight stacks are firmly
secured to the frame by tie-rod or other suitable
means.
19. Condition of gathering clips, rope fastening of

suspension ropes near counterweight and near car
top.
20. Provision of separate main switches for power and

light
21. Provision of three pin plugs in m/c room

22. Provision of brake releasing device
23. Condition of main suspension ropes
24. Condition of ropes of over speed governor.
25. Condition of limit switches operation rope when
provided.
26. Condition of wiring at control panel

27. Operation of up final limit switch
28. Operation of over speed governor
29. Provision of delocking arrangement at every landing.
30. Opening of any landing doors while lift is passing

through a landing zone to another floor.
Signature of the Competent Person
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FORM P
(see rule 15)
TEST REPORT ISSUED BY THE COMPETENT PERSON FOR ESCALATOR
LICENCE NO………
DATE OF INSPECTION …….
YEAR:
1. Name and Address of the owner :

2. Name and Address of the authorized person by
whom the escalator is erected or maintained. :
3. Escalator erected at :
4. Angle of inclination :
5. Width between balustrades :
6. Width of the steps :
7. Details of balustrading :
Type
Construction
Condition
8. Details of handrails :
Type
Construction
Condition
9. Details of step treads and landings :
10. Details of comb plates :
11. Details of girders :
12. Details of track arrangement :
13. Rated load :
14. Rated speed :
15. Machine room :
Size
Height
Height above machine room
Platform
Placement of machine
Distance from wells
16. Details of Motor :
17. Details of Machine :
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18. Details of control panel :
19. Provision of phase failure or reversal :
20. Protection relay :
21. Condition of wiring :
22. Main switches :
23. Power main capacity :
24. Lighting main switch capacity and condition :
25. Lighting of machine room :
26. Ventilation :
27. Protection from rain :
28. Approach to machine room :
29. Details of earthing :
30. Earthing of parts :
31. Details of chains :
32. Details and condition of safety devices :
safety/over speed Governor operation
33. Lighting details of step treads :
34. Rated load test :
35. Over speed test :
36. Reversal test :
37. Broken chain test :
38. Other remarks, if any :
Signature of the Competent Person
Md. NASIMUDDIN,
Principal Secretary to Government
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THE TAMIL NADU LIFTSAND ESCALATORS RULES, 1997

(G.O. Ms. No. 70, Energy (D2), 10th October 2018)

NO. SRO A-49(b)/2018.-

1. Short title and commencement.-

(1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-

3. Permission to erect a Lift or an Escalator for making additions or alterations to

(xix) Structural Stability Certificate obtained from the registered Structural

(2) On receipt of an application under sub-rule(1), the Inspector shall, after

(1) Every owner of a place who is permitted to erect a Lift or an Escalator in

5. Renewal of Licence.- (1)(a) An application for renewal of licence to work a Lift or

9. Precautions to be adopted by the owner of the lift or escalator –

No electrical installation work, except such as replacement of lamps, fans, fuses,

11. Qualifications for appointment of Inspector.-

12. (1) Qualifications for appointment of persons to assist Inspectors.- No

(a) functions under sub-section (3) of Section 4;

(3) Terms and conditions.- No person other than an Assistant Electrical

(1) No person shall be authorized to carryout erection, maintenance, inspection and

14. Application for and issue of certificate of authorization.-

(a) Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) in case of erection and

(b) If the application for renewal of certificate of authorization along

1. Requirements for authorization.- An application for authorization for erection ,

3. Documents tobe enclosed along with renewal application :-

1. Requirements for authorization.

2. Grant of Certificate of authorization:

3. Documents to be enclosed herewith along with renewal application:

1 Full Name and Address of the Applicant

2 Contact Number and E- mail id

3(a) Address of the premises where the Lift or Escalator *is to

(b) Approval reference of Urban Local Body concerned for

4 Whether a licence has been previously granted (details to

5 Type and Make of Lift or Escalator* (A sketch of the

6 (a)The rated maximum speed of the Lift;

8 The total weight of the lift car carrying the maximum

12 Details of the construction of the Overhead Arrangement

14 (a)Angle of inclination of escalator*

17 (a)Drive chain factor of safety

18 Details of fee paid

Date: Signature of the Applicant.

* Strike off whichever is inapplicable.

(See rule 3(2))

Government of Tamil Nadu

Sub: Permission for * erection of Lift or Escalator * or making additions or

additions or alterations of existing Lift or escalator * at the premises

……………………………………………… owned by ……………………… subject to the provisions of the

Escalator Rules, 1997.

Escalator Rules, 1997.

NOTICE INTIMATING THE COMPLETION OF THE WORK OF

With reference to your letter No.___________________dated______________ by which

A work Completion Report of the manufacturer of lifts or escalators* or Company of the

Signature of the owner of the lift or escalator*

* Strike off whichever is inapplicable.

[See Rule 4 (1) ]

Sub: Erection of Lift or Escalator*-----------------------------------------------------------------

We ------------------------------------------------------------------------(Name of the manufacturer of

*Details of Lift Installation:

(i) Make of Lift and Serial No.

(ii) Angle of inclination of Escalator ___________________________________

(iii) Width of the escalator ___________________________________

(iv) Vertical rise of the escalator ___________________________________

With reference to your letter No._____dated by which