Boilers Act Registration (only if sizing/finishing uses boiler)

Definition

If the weaving unit operates a boiler (e.g., for sizing-bath steam, drying or finishing), the boiler must be registered and inspected annually by the Maharashtra Directorate of Steam Boilers.

• SourceBoilers Act, 1923 + Maharashtra Boiler Operation Rules — Section 6 (Registration), Section 8 (Certificate of use)mahakamgar.maharashtra.gov.in

What it means in practice

Boilers Act Registration (only if sizing/finishing uses boiler) is administered by Directorate of Steam Boilers, Maharashtra. The obligation is grounded in Boilers Act, 1923 + Maharashtra Boiler Operation Rules (Section 6 (Registration), Section 8 (Certificate of use)).

Sector_flag-gated. A pure dry powerloom shed will NOT trigger this; sizing/finishing setups will.

• SourceBoilers Act, 1923 + Maharashtra Boiler Operation Rules — Section 6 (Registration), Section 8 (Certificate of use)mahakamgar.maharashtra.gov.in

Triggers (applicability predicates)

These predicates are evaluated by Compliance Radar's applicability engine against a business profile to decide whether this rule applies.

• uses_boiler=true

Deadlines and penalty

Cadence: annual

Penalty for default: Operating an unregistered boiler: fine up to Rs 1 lakh + 2 yrs imprisonment (Sec 23–24, Boilers Act).

Citations

• SourceBoilers Act, 1923 + Maharashtra Boiler Operation Rules — Section 6 (Registration), Section 8 (Certificate of use)mahakamgar.maharashtra.gov.in