Background
The Rajasthan Boiler Rules, 1954 were framed under the Boilers Act, 1923, to regulate the use, registration, inspection, maintenance, and safety of boilers within the State of Rajasthan. The rules lay down detailed procedures regarding certification, inspection, transfer, repair, record-keeping, and responsibilities of owners and competent persons. These provisions ensure operational safety, prevent accidents, and standardize compliance with statutory requirements. Over time, amendments such as the introduction of self-certification schemes and competency regulations have modernized the compliance framework while retaining focus on safety and accountability.
Applicability
The Rajasthan Boiler Rules, 1954 apply to:
Compliance requirement under the Rules
The Competent Person shall submit records of inspection carried out by them to the Chief Inspector, Inspector and to the owner of the boiler within 30 days of carrying out the inspection and preferably on their web-site.
Report of daily chemical analysis for feed water and blow down water i.e. boiler water should be submitted monthly to the Competent Person for scrutiny and to the Chief Inspector of Factories & Boilers, Rajasthan for information.
Working pressure of the boiler shall not exceed to that as specified in the last certificate issued as per the provisions of the said Act, Rules and Regulations framed thereunder.
Certificate of inspection to be issued to the owner within 48 hours of completion of inspection in cases in which the Competent Person is empowered to issue a certificate under section 8 without further reference and 15 days in any other case.
This Scheme is optional and any owner can opt for this scheme. Owner of boiler covered under the scheme shall apply for self certification for boilers to the Chief Inspector. Once opted, the scheme is valid for 5 years. After expiry of 5 years, owner may decide to continue under the scheme or otherwise and decision w.r.t. same to be communicated in writing to the Chief Inspector.
Penalty & Punishment
1) Boiler’s Act,1923:The Central Boilers Board or the CG or the State Govt have powers to make regulations under Section 28, 28A or 29 for prescribed matters and Sec 30 provides —Any regulation or rule made under section 28 or section 29 may direct that a person contravening such regulation or rule shall be liable to penalty, in the case of a first contravention, with penalty which may extend to one thousand rupees, and in the case of any subsequent contravention, with penalty which may extend to one lakh rupees.
2)Rajasthan Boiler Rules, 195: A person who does or commits to do any act prohibited or prescribed under the rules shall be punishable with a fine, which may extent to one hundred rupees.(Rule 68)
1) Sec 23 of Boiler’s Act 1923 – Any owner of a boiler who—
(a)in any case in which a certificate or provisional order is required for the use of the boiler under this Act, uses the boiler either without any such certificate or order being in force or at a higher pressure than that allowed thereby
(b) uses or permits to be used a boiler which has been transferred from one State to another without such transfer having been reported as required under clause (b) of section 6; shall be liable to penalty which may extend to one lakh rupees, and in the case of a continuing contravention or failure, with an additional penalty which may extend to one thousand rupees for every day during which such contravention or failure continues.
Conclusion
The Rajasthan Boiler Rules, 1954 provide a comprehensive regulatory framework to ensure safe installation, operation, and maintenance of boilers. By enforcing strict compliance on registration, inspections, repairs, and record submissions, the rules safeguard workers, property, and industrial operations. The inclusion of self-certification schemes further promotes efficiency and reduces administrative delays while ensuring accountability. Overall, these rules strike a balance between safety, regulatory compliance, and ease of operations for industries in Rajasthan.
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