Boilers Act 2025 (replacing the Boilers Act 1923)

Applies to

Operators of steam boilers above the exempted small-capacity / low-pressure limit. Registration, inspection and certification are handled by the state Directorate / Chief Inspector of Boilers; the Central Boilers Board (under DPIIT) sets uniform standards via the Indian Boiler Regulations.

Key points

• A boiler must be registered before use; periodic inspection and a certificate to operate are mandatory.
• Technical standards set by the Indian Boiler Regulations (IBR) 1950.
• The Boilers Act 2025 (Act 12 of 2025, assent 4 Apr 2025) replaces the Boilers Act 1923 — check your state's commencement and carry-over of existing certificates.

Applicability triggers

• Operating a steam boiler above the exempted small-capacity / low-pressure limit

Practitioner questions

• Has the Boilers Act 2025 commenced in my state, and do existing IBR certificates carry over?
• What is the inspection cadence and renewal process for my registered boiler?

Sources

• Boilers Act 2025 (gazette text via PRS)
• DPIIT (Central Boilers Board)