Overview
The century-old legislation for regulation of steam boilers, now repealed and replaced by the Boilers Act, 2023. Listed here for historical reference and for understanding the legislative evolution of boiler safety regulation in India.
Key Provisions
Registration and inspection of boilers
Certification of boiler attendants
Prohibition on use of unregistered boilers
Accident reporting requirements
Powers of inspectors
Applicability
Historical reference only — repealed by Boilers Act 2023
Amendment History
2023
Repealed by the Boilers Act, 2023.
2007
Amendment to penalty provisions and inspection procedures
1923
Original enactment