1. At a glance
| Lift act | Tamil Nadu Lifts Act, 1997 |
| Year enacted | 1997 |
| Most recent amendment | — |
| Backup mandate | ARD |
| Height threshold | Not specified / unknown |
| Enforcement body | Chief Electrical Inspectorate, Tamil Nadu |
2. The act
The relevant statute is the Tamil Nadu Lifts Act, 1997, enacted in 1997.
3. Backup mandate status
On the statutory text we have sourced, Tamil Nadu's lift act requires: standard Automatic Rescue Device (ARD).
For the technical distinction between standard ARD and ERD-class backup, see our comparison table.
4. Notes
One of the older state lift acts. ARD is required under the IS 14665 reference framework. November 2024 fatal incident at a Tambaram apartment building drew renewed scrutiny of enforcement.
5. Open data gaps
No outstanding gaps flagged for Tamil Nadu at this revision. We re-review every state entry quarterly.