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SarkariResultOutAdditional Assistant Engineer (Electrical) · 2026

Previous Year Question

Under the Gujarat Lift and Escalator Act, where a licence is mandatory for lift operation, the authority empowered to grant the lift operating licence is the __________________.
  1. Licensed Electrical Contractor of the project
  2. District Magistrate of the concerned district
  3. Municipal Engineer of the local authority
  4. Chief Inspector of lifts and elevators

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Under the Gujarat lift regulatory framework, the Chief Inspector is the authority who may grant a licence to operate a lift after the required inspection and compliance are satisfied. Hence option D is correct.

Step-by-step solution

Chief Inspector Licensing Authority explanatory diagram

Correct Answer

D — Chief Inspector of lifts and elevators

Explanation

Under the Gujarat lift regulatory framework, the Chief Inspector is the authority who may grant a licence to operate a lift after the required inspection and compliance are satisfied. Hence option D is correct.

Key Concept

Chief Inspector Licensing Authority

Exam Point

Lift operating licence → Chief Inspector.

Exam tip

Lift operating licence → Chief Inspector.

Quick method

Lift operating licence → Chief Inspector.