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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-30102025-267268
EXTRAORDINARY
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2025/ ASHVINA 30, 1947
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 17th October, 2025
G.S.R. 767 (E). — In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (k) and (1) of sub-section (2) of section 39 of the Boilers Act, 2025 (12 of 2025) and in supersession of the Boiler (Inquiry, Adjudication and Appeal) Rules, 2024, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement. — (1) These rules may be called the Boilers (Adjudication and Appeal) Rules, 2025.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Definitions.—(1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, —
(a) “Act” means the Boilers Act, 2025 (12 of 2025);
(b) “adjudicating officer” means the District Magistrate or the Additional District Magistrate authorised under sub-section (1) of section 35 of the Act;
(c) “appellate authority” means an officer authorised under sub- section (1) of section 36 of the Act;
(d) “form” means the forms appended to these rules.
(2) Words and expressions used herein and not defined but defined in the Act shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Act
3. Application.— These rules shall apply to all Union territories.
4. Complaint. — Any person including an inspector may file a complaint in Form-I through electronic means or speed post or by hand to the adjudicating officer regarding any violation of the provisions of sections 27, 28, sub-section (1) of section 30 and 31 of the Act.
5. Holding of inquiry for adjudication. — (1) For the purpose of adjudication under section 35 of the Act, if the adjudicating officer has reason to believe that any person has violated the provisions specified in that section, shall issue a notice in Form-II to such person, requiring him to show cause within a period as may be specified therein, not being less than seven days from the date of service thereof, as to why an inquiry should not be held against him.
(2) Every notice under sub-rule (1) shall indicate the nature of contravention alleged to have been committed.
(3) Where after considering the cause shown, if any, the adjudicating officer is of the opinion that an inquiry ought to be held, he shall issue a notice requiring the person to appear, either personally or through a duly authorised representative, on such date as may be specified therein.
(4) On the date fixed for appearance, the adjudicating officer shall explain to the person proceeded against, or to his authorised representative, the contravention alleged to have been committed.
(5) The adjudicating officer shall give the person, an opportunity to produce such documents or evidence in Form-III as he may consider relevant to the inquiry, for the purpose of adjudication, and if necessary, the hearing may be adjourned to a future date.
(6) The adjudicating officer may, require and enforce the attendance of any person well conversant with the facts and circumstances of the case to give evidence or to produce any document which, in his opinion, may be useful for or relevant to the subject matter of the adjudication.
(7) If any person fails, neglects or refuses to appear in response to a notice issued under sub-rule (3), the adjudicating officer may proceed in the absence of such person, after recording the reasons thereof.
(8) If, upon consideration of the evidence adduced, the adjudicating officer is satisfied that the person has committed the contravention, he may, by a reasoned order in writing, impose such penalty under the Act as he considers appropriate.
(9) Every order made under sub-rule (8) shall specify the provisions of the Act contravened and shall contain the reasons for imposition of the penalty.
(10) A copy of the order made under this rule, along with copies of all proceedings shall be supplied free of cost to the complainant and to the person against whom the inquiry was held and a copy forwarded to the Chief Inspector.
(11) The adjudicating officer shall complete the proceeding within six months from the issuance of the notice under sub-rule (1).
6. Appeal. — (1) Any person aggrieved by an order of the adjudicating officer may, within a period of sixty days from the receipt of such order, prefer an appeal to the appellate authority in Form -IV.
(2) Where an appeal is presented after the expiry of the period specified in sub-rule (1), it shall be accompanied by an application supported by an affidavit setting forth the facts relied upon by the appellant to satisfy the appellate authority that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within the prescribed period.
(3) An appeal filed under sub-rule (1) shall be accompanied by —
(a) a copy of order of the adjudicating officer issued under sub-rule (8) of rule 5;
(b) a clear statement of facts appealed against;
(c) the grounds for appeal; and
(d) reference to the relevant section of the Act.
(4) The appeal shall be filed in triplicate —
(a) by the appellant in person; or
(b) by his duly authorised representative; or
(c) through an advocate duly appointed in this behalf.
(5) The appeal sent by post shall be deemed to have been presented to the appellate authority on the date of its actual receipt.
(6) Upon scrutiny, if the appeal is found to be in order, it shall be taken on file of the appellate authority.
(7) Upon scrutiny,—
(a) Where if appeal is found to be defective and the defect noticed is formal in nature, the appellate authority may allow the appellant to rectify the same in his presence;
(b) Where the defect is not formal in nature, the appellate authority may allow the appellant such time to rectify the defect as he may deem fit;
(c) Where such appeal has been sent by post and found to be defective, the appellate authority may communicate the defects to the appellant and allow the appellant such time to rectify the defect as he may deem fit.
(8) Where the appellant fails to rectify the defect within the time allowed under sub-rule (8), the appellate authority may, by order, and for reasons to be recorded in writing, decline to register the appeal and communicate such order to the appellant within seven days thereof.
7. Fee.— (i) Every appeal shall be accompanied by fee of ₹ 1000/- (Rupees One thousand only) in the form of crossed demand draft drawn on any nationalised Bank in favour of Drawing and Disbursing Officer, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, payable at New Delhi or through Bharat Kosh portal www.bharatkosh.gov.in:
(2) The payment acknowledgement slip shall be attached to the appeal.
8. Notice of appeal to respondent.— A copy of the appeal shall be served by the appellate authority on the respondent, by hand or by speed post or through electronic means.
9. Filing of reply to appeal by respondent. – (1) The respondent may, within thirty days of service of notice of appeal, file reply before the appellate authority.
(2) A copy of every application, reply, document or written material filed by the respondent, shall be forthwith served on the appellant by the appellate authority.
10. Date of hearing. -The appellate authority shall inform the parties of the date fixed for hearing of the appeal.
11. Disposal of appeal. — (1) On the date fixed for hearing or on any other date to which the hearing may be adjourned, -
(a) the appellant shall be heard in support of the appeal;
(b) the appellate authority shall, if necessary, hear the respondent or his authorised representative;
(c) the appellant shall be entitled to reply; and
(d) the written arguments may be supplemented by oral arguments, subject to time limits as may be specified by the appellate authority.
(2) The appellate authority may call for the records of the proceedings from the adjudicating officer concerned.
(3) Where the appellant fails to appear, the appellate authority, may, in its discretion –
(i) dismiss the appeal; or
(ii) decide the appeal ex-parte on merits.
(4) The appellate authority may dispose of the appeal within sixty days from the date of filing of appeal.
(5) Every order under this rule, shall be dated, signed and communicated to all parties.
12. Order and penalties. — (1) Every order under these rules, shall be dated, signed and communicated to all the parties.
(2) All sums realised by way of penalties under these rules shall be credited to the Consolidated Fund of India
FORM -I
[See rule 4]
To
District / Additional District Magistrate
Subject: Operation of Boiler in contravention of the Boilers Act, 2025.
Sir/Madam,
It has come to the knowledge of the undersigned that contravention has been committed under section ..................................................... of the Boilers Act, 2025 in a boiler having register number .....................Maker No..........................................owner name-------------------------------------- in the premises of M/s---------------------------------- at-----------------------------------------------------(copy of the information / report ( if any) is attached).
2. The above contravention is liable for penalty under the Boilers Act, 2025. Therefore, as per the Boiler (Adjudication and Appeal) Rules, 2025, you are requested to take appropriate action as adjudicating officer as per section 35 of the Boilers Act, 2025 for adjudication of the contravention.
Name and address
of the complainant
Dated:
Place:
Form-II
[See sub-rule (1) of rule 5]
To
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SHOW CAUSE NOTICE
Sub: Operation of Boiler in contravention of the Boilers Act, 2025.
Sir/Madam,
As per the complaint received dated ........................ (copy enclosed), contravention has been committed under section---------------------- of the Boilers Act, 2025 in a boiler having register number .....................Maker No.......................... owner name---------------------- in your premises at ...................................................................
2. The above contravention is liable for penalty. Therefore, you are required to show cause within a period of ------ days of service of this notice, why an inquiry should not be initiated against you under section 35 of the Boilers Act, 2025 for imposition of penalty. In case, no reply is received within the given period, the further action shall be taken under the Act.
District /Additional District Magistrate cum
Adjudicating Officer
FORM-III
Furnishing of document or evidence
[See sub-rule (5) of rule 5]
To
District / Additional District Magistrate
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1. I/We, ..........................................................................................................
hereby give a counter statement to the complaint made in Form-I
The grounds in which the counter statement is made are as follows: -
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Form - I
[See rule 4]
To
District / Additional District Magistrate
Subject: Operation of Boiler in contravention of the Boilers Act, 2025.
Sir/Madam,
It has come to the knowledge of the undersigned that contravention has been committed under section ..................................................... of the Boilers Act, 2025 in a boiler having register number .....................Maker No..........................................owner name-------------------------------------- in the premises of M/s---------------------------------- at-----------------------------------------------------(copy of the information / report ( if any) is attached).
2. The above contravention is liable for penalty under the Boilers Act, 2025. Therefore, as per the Boiler (Adjudication and Appeal) Rules, 2025, you are requested to take appropriate action as adjudicating officer as per section 35 of the Boilers Act, 2025 for adjudication of the contravention.
Name and address
of the complainant
Dated:
Place:
Form-II
[See sub-rule (1) of rule 5]
To
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SHOW CAUSE NOTICE
Sub: Operation of Boiler in contravention of the Boilers Act, 2025.
Sir/Madam,
As per the complaint received dated ........................ (copy enclosed), contravention has been committed under section---------------------- of the Boilers Act, 2025 in a boiler having register number .....................Maker No.......................... owner name---------------------- in your premises at ...................................................................
2. The above contravention is liable for penalty. Therefore, you are required to show cause within a period of ------ days of service of this notice, why an inquiry should not be initiated against you under section 35 of the Boilers Act, 2025 for imposition of penalty. In case, no reply is received within the given period, the further action shall be taken under the Act.
District /Additional District Magistrate cum
Adjudicating Officer
FORM-III
Furnishing of document or evidence
[See sub-rule (5) of rule 5]
To
District / Additional District Magistrate
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1. I/We, ..........................................................................................................
hereby give a counter statement to the complaint made in Form-I
The grounds in which the counter statement is made are as follows: -
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Form - IV
Appeal
[See sub-rule(1) of rule 6]
To
Appellate Authority,
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| 1. Particular of appellant: | |
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| (i) Name: | |
| (ii) Address for correspondence: | |
| (iii) Contact No: | |
| (iv) Email: | |
| 2. Grounds of appeal: | |
| (A copy of order of adjudicating | |
| officer to be enclosed) | |
| 3. Date of order of the adjudicating officer:| |
| 4. Statement of facts: | |
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| I/We................., the appellant hereby declare that the facts stated herein above are correct to the |
| best of my/our knowledge, information and belief. |
| 5. Signature of appellant and date:| |
| 6. Name of appellant: | |
| 7. Signature of the authorised Signatory (or) legal representative:| |
[F. No. P-30015/2/2025-Boiler]
Dr. SANDHYA BHULLAR, Jt. Secy.
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.
GORAKHA NATH YADAVA Digitally signed by GORAKHA NATH YADAVA
Date: 2025.10.30 16:34:40 +05'30'