Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Boilers Bill, 2024:
1.The Bill mandates that boilers must be registered before operation and their registration must be renewed periodically.
2.The Bill aims to transfers safety responsibilities of boilers from the government to private entities.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is correct. The Boilers Bill, 2024, requires mandatory registration of boilers before operation, with renewal needed annually to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Statement 2 is incorrect. While the Bill allows inspections by authorized third-party entities alongside state-appointed inspectors, it does not transfer overall safety responsibilities from the government to private entities. The Central Boilers Board and state governments retain regulatory powers to enforce safety standards.
Source: The Hindu
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