The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I) on June 21, 2024, issued the Boiler (Inquiry, Adjudication and Appeal) Rules, 2024.
The following provisions have been stated:
• Application:
o These rules shall apply to all Union territories.
• Complaint:
o Any person including an inspector may file a complaint in Form-I through electronic means or speed post or by hand to the adjudicating officer regarding any contravention committed under sections 22, 23, sub-section (1) of section 25 and 30 of the Act.
• Order and penalties:
o Every order under these rules, shall be dated, signed and communicated to all the parties.
o All sums realised by way of penalties under these rules shall be credited to the Consolidated Fund of India.
This notification will come into force from June 21, 2024.
[Notification No G.S.R. 339(E)]