{"id":33242,"date":"2024-12-05T18:19:43","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T12:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=33242"},"modified":"2024-12-19T15:58:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T10:28:40","slug":"boilers-bill-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/05-12-2024\/boilers-bill-2024","title":{"rendered":"Rajya Sabha Passes Boilers Bill"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Syllabus : GS2\/Governance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • The Boilers Bill, 2024 was passed by the Rajya Sabha, replacing the Boilers Act of 1923, which was enacted during the colonial period.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
    Do you know ?<\/strong>
    – A boiler is defined as a vessel in which steam is generated under pressure.
    – Boilers are listed under the Concurrent List of the Constitution<\/strong>, meaning both Parliament and State Assemblies can legislate on them.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Background of Bill\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • The Boilers Act, 1923 regulates the manufacturing, installation, operation, alterations, and repair of steam boilers to ensure their safe operation.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The Boilers Act, 1923<\/strong> focuses on safety and is being updated to reflect current needs and incorporate decriminalized provisions<\/strong> under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The Boilers Act, 1923 was amended in 2007 to include independent third-party inspections<\/strong>, but further review was needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Therefore , Boilers Bill, 2024 has been redrafted according to modern drafting practices for clarity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Salient Features of the Boilers Bill, 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Regulation of Boilers: <\/strong>The Bill regulates the manufacturing, installation, operation, alterations, and repair of boilers.\n
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        • Registration is required before operation, renewable annually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • The Central Boilers Board can make regulations, and state governments appoint inspectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Exemptions: <\/strong>Boilers with specific capacities or uses are exempt (e.g., those below 25 liters or below 1 kg\/cm\u00b2 pressure).\n
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          • The state can exempt boilers in emergencies or to support rapid industrial growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Offences and Penalties: <\/strong>Penalties for offences like altering boilers without approval or tampering with safety valves. Penalties range from fines to imprisonment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Safety and Uniformity: <\/strong>The Bill aims to ensure safety from boiler explosions and ensure uniformity across the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Decriminalization Provisions: <\/strong>Incorporates decriminalization measures from the Jan Vishwas Act, 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            • Fines have been replaced<\/strong> with penalties for non-criminal offences, with penalties levied through executive mechanisms rather than courts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • New clauses 35 (Adjudication) and 36 (Appeal) have been added for dispute resolution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Importance\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              • The Bill aims to enhance safety in factories <\/strong>using industrial boilers by ensuring uniformity in regulations across India, including standards for construction, pressure specifications, registration, and periodic inspections.\n
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                • The focus is on preventing boiler explosions<\/strong> and ensuring the safety of life and property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • The Bill benefits boiler users, especially in the MSME sector, by incorporating decriminalization provisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Key Issues\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Exemption from Provisions: <\/strong>The Bill allows state governments to exempt certain areas, potentially compromising safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Lack of Appeal Mechanism: <\/strong>No judicial recourse for decisions made by the central government or inspectors; appeals can only be made through writ petitions to the High Court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Entry Powers for Inspectors: <\/strong>Inspectors have powers to enter premises, but no safeguards are specified, unlike similar laws.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Simplification of Compliance: <\/strong>Some states allow self-certification for boilers, but the Bill does not incorporate this feature.\n
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                    • The Bill does not specify time limits for inspections or approvals for alterations and repairs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      Conclusion and Way Forward\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                      • The Boilers Bill, 2024, represents a significant step towards modernizing India’s regulatory framework for boilers.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • By enhancing safety measures and simplifying processes, the bill aims to support industrial growth while ensuring the well-being of workers and the public.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Its implementation will require careful attention to avoid compromising environmental standards, judicial fairness, and consistent enforcement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        Source: ET<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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