Gujarat Lifts and Escalators Act, 2000
The Gujarat Lifts and Escalators Act, 2000, was enacted to ensure the safe installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of lifts and escalators in the state. The Act provides a legal framework for granting permissions, licenses, and authorizations while laying down technical standards and safety requirements. It also empowers inspectors to regulate operations, investigate accidents, and enforce compliance through rules and penalties. The supporting Gujarat Lifts and Escalators Rules, 2001 (amended in 2014), prescribe detailed procedures, forms, and technical standards aligned with the Bureau of Indian Standards, National Building Code, and the Indian Electricity Act.
Karnataka Public Safety (Measures) Enforcement Act, 2017
The Karnataka Public Safety (Measures) Enforcement Act, 2017 was enacted to ensure the safety and security of the general public in establishments that attract large gatherings. The Act provides for mandatory installation and operation of surveillance systems, trained personnel to handle security equipment, and submission of periodical returns to authorities. It seeks to strengthen public safety measures across commercial establishments, industrial units, educational institutions, religious places, transport hubs, and other areas prone to large public congregation.
Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954
The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954 was enacted to prohibit misleading advertisements of drugs and remedies that claim to have magical or miraculous effects. The Act aims to protect consumers from false claims related to the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, or prevention of diseases, particularly serious or life-threatening conditions. It ensures that all advertisements regarding drugs and remedies are truthful, scientifically substantiated, and not deceptive.
Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 was enacted to regulate the import, manufacture, distribution, and sale of drugs and cosmetics in India. The Act aims to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of drugs and cosmetics, preventing substandard, adulterated, or misbranded products from reaching consumers. It also sets standards for labeling, packaging, and advertisement of drugs and cosmetics to protect public health.
Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954
The Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954 was enacted to regulate conditions of work and employment in shops, commercial establishments, restaurants, theatres and other establishments in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The Act lays down provisions related to registration, hours of work, rest intervals, opening and closing hours, holidays, wages, leave, health and safety, employment of women and children, and other aspects of working conditions.
Andhra Pradesh Public Safety (Measures) Enforcement Act, 2013
The Andhra Pradesh Public Safety (Measures) Enforcement Act, 2013 was enacted to ensure safety and security in establishments that attract large public gatherings. The Act mandates provisions for surveillance, video recording, trained personnel, and other safety infrastructure in establishments such as malls, multiplexes, hotels, restaurants, banks, religious places, educational institutions, convention centres, and other notified areas.
The Electricity Act, 2003
The Electricity Act, 2003 was enacted to consolidate the laws relating to generation, transmission, distribution, trading, and use of electricity in India. It replaced multiple earlier laws to create a unified legal framework for the power sector. The Act aims to promote competition, improve efficiency, ensure rational tariff structures, and provide access to electricity for all consumers while safeguarding the interests of licensees and consumers.
Uttar Pradesh Lifts and Escalators Act, 2024
The Uttar Pradesh Lifts and Escalators Act, 2024 was enacted to regulate the installation, maintenance, and safe operation of lifts and escalators across the state. It was introduced in response to rising accidents and safety concerns, especially in high-rise areas. The Act mandates registration, annual maintenance contracts, safety devices, insurance, and accident reporting, with the objective of ensuring passenger safety and accountability of owners and service providers.
Maharashtra Lifts, Escalators and Moving Walks Act, 2017
The Maharashtra Lifts, Escalators and Moving Walks Act, 2017 was enacted to consolidate and update the legal framework governing the installation, maintenance, and operation of lifts, escalators, and moving walks within the state of Maharashtra. The 2017 Act was introduced to reflect the growing use of automated people-moving systems in urban infrastructure and ensure public safety through stringent technical and operational standards.
Legal Metrology Act, 2009
The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 ensures uniform standards of weights and measures in commercial transactions and protects consumer interest by regulating trade practices related to weights, measures, and numeration. This Act provides comprehensive provisions governing the manufacture, import, distribution, sale, and verification of weights and measures in India.