West India

Maharashtra Safety Regulations

Capital: Mumbai

India's largest industrial state — manufacturing, chemicals, textiles, IT, and ports

Central acts — Factories Act, BOCW Act, OSH Code 2020, Mines Act — apply in Maharashtra alongside these state-specific regulations. Browse central legislation →

State Acts & Rules(6)

State RulesAmended1963

Maharashtra Factories Rules, 1963

State-level rules under the Factories Act, 1948 prescribing detailed requirements for factory layout, safety officers, health registers, and welfare facilities specific to Maharashtra.

Official Source
State ActIn Force2006

Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006

Mandates fire safety audits, NOC requirements, and life safety measures for buildings, factories, and public premises in Maharashtra. Administered by the Maharashtra Fire Services.

Official Source
State RulesAmended1975

Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Regulations

State-specific environmental compliance requirements under the Water and Air Acts, including consent-to-establish and consent-to-operate procedures for industries in Maharashtra.

Official Source
State RulesIn Force2007

Maharashtra BOCW Rules, 2007

Rules framed under the Building and Other Construction Workers Act, 1996 for registration of construction workers, welfare board contributions, and safety standards on construction sites in Maharashtra.

State ActIn Force2017

Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2017

Regulates working conditions, safety, and welfare of employees in shops, commercial establishments, and IT/ITES companies in Maharashtra.

State ActAmended1958

Maharashtra Electricity Duty Act, 1958 (Safety Provisions)

Includes state-specific electrical safety inspection and licensing requirements for industrial establishments in Maharashtra.

State Profile

Region
West India
Capital
Mumbai
State Acts Listed
6
Last Updated
March 2024

Key Industries

Manufacturing
Chemicals & Petrochemicals
Textiles
IT & ITES
Ports & Logistics

Central Acts Apply Too

These central acts apply in Maharashtra alongside state regulations: