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Parliament Passes Boilers Bill, 2024
- 26 Mar 2025
On 25th March 2025, the Parliament passed the Boilers Bill, 2024, replacing the Boilers Act, 1923, to enhance the regulation of boilers and ensure the safety of life and property from steam boiler explosions.
Key Points
- Modernized Regulation: The bill introduces uniform registration and inspection protocols for boilers during manufacture and use.
- Ease of Doing Business: Decriminalization measures have been incorporated, benefiting boiler users, including MSMEs.
- While four major offences that pose risks to life and property retain criminal penalties, other violations will attract fiscal penalties.
- Environmental Considerations: The bill also incorporates provisions to address pollution concerns related to industrial boilers.
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