luckpandaBoilers Act Registration (only if sizing/finishing uses boiler)
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.
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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 conditions)
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uses_boiler=true
Deadlines and penalty
- Cadence
- Every year · Annual renewal
- Next due
- No fixed date Renews on your licence date
- Penalty for default
- Operating an unregistered boiler: fine up to Rs 1 lakh + 2 yrs imprisonment (Sec 23–24, Boilers Act).
This obligation has no fixed calendar date: it depends on when you start, your licence date or your registration.
Citations
- SourceBoilers Act, 1923 + Maharashtra Boiler Operation Rules · Section 6 (Registration), Section 8 (Certificate of use)
mahakamgar.maharashtra.gov.in