The Lok Sabha has taken up the Boilers Bill 2024 for consideration and passing. It repeals the Boilers Act of 1923. The Bill seeks to provide for the regulation of boilers, safety of life and property of persons from the danger of explosions of steam boilers. It also provides for uniformity in registration and inspection during the manufacture and use of boilers in the country.
For ease of doing business, the bill will benefit boiler users, including those in the MSME sector, as provisions related to decriminalisation have been incorporated into the bill. Out of the seven offences, to ensure the safety of boilers and personnel dealing with boilers, in four major offences which may result in loss of life and property, the criminal penalties are retained in the bill. For other offences, provision has been made for a fiscal penalty. The Bill was moved by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in the House. The Rajya Sabha already passed the Boilers Bill 2024 in December last year.
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