It will repeal Boilers Act, 1923 which was enacted with to ensure uniformity throughout India in all technical aspects pertaining to regulation of boiler.

• Earlier, act was amended by Indian Boilers (Amendment) Act, 2007 which introduced inspection and certification by independent third party inspecting authorities.
• Act was further reviewed to incorporate decriminalised provisions in consonance with Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023.

Key features of Bill

• Define competent authority as an institution recognised in such manner as may be specified by regulations, for grant of certificate to the welders for welding of boiler and boiler component.
• Any person who makes any structural alteration, addition or renewal in or to a boiler without obtaining authorisation of Chief Inspector shall be punishable. 
  • With imprisonment which may extend to two years or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both.
• Central Government has power to remove any difficulty in giving effect to provisions of Boilers Act, 2024 within a period of three years from date of commencement of this Act.
• Central Government constitute Central Boilers Board to regulate design, manufacture, erection and use of boiler and boiler components.