Section36
The Boilers Act, 1923

Section 36

In force Act 5 of 1923 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 5 of 1923

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Section 36 of the Boilers Act, 1923. Subs. by Act 49 of 2007, S. 9(a)(iii), for "it or any steam-pipe", w.e.f.

Subs. by Act 49 of 2007, S. 9(a)(iii), for "it or any steam-pipe", w.e.f. 27.5.2008. 37[(3) When a certificate ceases to be in force, the owner of the boiler may apply to the Competent Person for renewal thereof for such period as may be prescribed by regulations.] 38[(4) On receipt of an application under sub-section (3), the Competent Person shall, within fifteen days from the date of such receipt, inspect the boiler in such manner as may be prescribed by regulations.] 39[(5) If the Competent Person is- (a) satisfied that the boiler and the boiler components attached thereto are in good condition he shall issue a certificate for such period as may be prescribed by regulations, (b) of the opinion that the boiler or boiler component, or both does not conform to the standards prescribed by regulations, it may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to issue such certificate:

Provided that no certificate shall be refused unless the Inspecting Authority had directed the owner of the boiler or the boiler component, or both in writing to carry out such modifications or rectifications as it deems necessary and the Competent Person is of the opinion that inspite of such direction the owner of the boiler or boiler component, or both did not carry out the direction: India

Section 36, The Boilers Act, 1923 (Act 5 of 1923).

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When was the Boilers Act enacted?

Boilers Act was enacted in 1923 as Act 5 of 1923. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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