Boilers Bill, 2024
On 9th August, 2024, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry introduced the Boilers Bill, 2024 in the Rajya Sabha, proposing to repeal the Boilers Act, 1923 and update regulatory frameworks for boiler safety and management.
Salient Features
- The Boilers Bill, 2024 aims to modernize boiler safety regulations and address current industry needs.
- The roles and responsibilities of the Central Government, State Governments, and the Central Boilers Board are clearly defined to prevent ambiguity.
- For four major safety-related offences, criminal penalties remain in place to ensure boiler safety and protect personnel.
- Non-major offences are subject to fiscal penalties rather than criminal charges. Fines are ....
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