# The Boilers Act, 1923, Section 40

- Act: The Boilers Act, 1923 (Act 5 of 1923)
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## Text

Ins. by Act 49 of 2007, S. 9(c) and SI. No. corrected by corrigendum for "(6)". . The words "or sub-section (5) of section 8" omitted by Act 49 of 2007, S. 10. w.e.f. 27.5.2008. 11. Revocation of certificate or provisional order The Chief Inspector may at any time withdraw or revoke any certificate or provisional order on the report of an Inspector or otherwise- (a) if there is reason to believe that the certificate or provisional order has been fraudulently obtained or has been granted erroneously or without sufficient examination; or (b) if the boiler in respect of which it has been granted has sustained injury or has ceased to be in good condition; or (c) where the 42[Central Government] has made rules requiring that boilers shall be in charge of persons holding 43[certificates of proficiency or competency], if the boiler is in charge of a person not holding the certificate required by such rules; or 44[ *** ] 12. Alterations and renewals to boilers No structural alteration, addition or renewal shall be made in or to any boiler registered under this Act unless such alteration, addition or renewal has been sanctioned in writing by the Chief Inspector: 45[Provided that no such sanction is required where the structural alteration, addition or renewal is made under the supervision of a Competent Person.] 46[13. Alteration and renewal to steam- pipes (1) Before the owner of any boiler registered under this Act makes any structural alteration, addition or renewal in or to any boiler component attached to the boiler, he shall transmit to the Chief Inspector a report in writing of his intention and send therewith such particulars of proposed alteration, addition or renewal as may be prescribed by regulations. (2) Any structural alteration, addition or renewal referred to in sub-section (1) shall be made by a person possessing a Boiler Repairer certificate under the supervision of the Competent Person.]

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