Indian Polity Current Affairs Analysis
Lok Sabha passes The Boilers Bill, 2024 to replace 100-year-old Act
Background of the Boilers Bill, 2024
iThe Boilers Act of 1923 was enacted to regulate the manufacturing, installation, operation, alteration, and repair of steam boilers to ensure safety.
iiThe Act was last amended in 2007 to allow independent third-party inspections, but further reforms were needed.
iiiThe Boilers Bill, 2024, aligns with the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023
ivfocuses on decriminalization and ease of doing business (EoDB).
vThe Bill is redrafted with modern drafting practices to improve clarity and efficiency.
Key Features of the Boilers Bill, 2024
iEase of Doing Business (EoDB
iiCategorisation of Offences
iiiOther offences: These are converted into fiscal penalties, handled by an executive mechanism instead of courts.
ivModern drafting practices
vEnhanced safety measures
viRedundant provisions
viiJan Vishwas Act, 2023 alignment
Central & State Government rolesAbout Boilers
Boilers fall under the Concurrent List of the Indian Constitution, meaning both the Centre and States can legislate on them.
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