State of Madhya Pradesh - Act
The M.P. Boiler Operation Engineers' Rules, 1968
MADHYA PRADESH
India
India
The M.P. Boiler Operation Engineers' Rules, 1968
Rule THE-M-P-BOILER-OPERATION-ENGINEERS-RULES-1968 of 1968
- Published on 31 October 1969
- Commenced on 31 October 1969
- [This is the version of this document from 31 October 1969.]
- [Note: The original publication document is not available and this content could not be verified.]
Chapter I
Preliminary
1. Short title.
2. Definitions.
- In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-Chapter II
General
3. Boiler to be in charge of person holding Boiler Operation Engineers' Certificate.
- The owner of a single boiler or two or more boilers connected in a battery or of so many separate individual boilers situated within a radius of 23 meters having a total heating surface exceeding 697 Sq. meters in any of the cases shall not use the same or permit the same to be used unless the boiler or boilers are placed in direct charge of a competent person as defined in Rule 4 in addition to such number of boiler attendants as may be prescribed in this behalf by the Chief Inspector of Boilers .Provided that the Chief Inspector of Boilers may permit any boiler to remain in operation for a maximum period of [eighteen months] [Substituted by No. 23293-5432-XI-A dated 15-12-1970.] notwithstanding anything contrary contained in these rules.4. Competent person shall possess certificate and extent of qualification.
- No person who does not possess a certificate of proficiency as a Boiler Operation Engineer under these rules shall be deemed a fit and proper person to hold charge of a boiler or boilers exceeding the limits laid down in Rule 3.5. Production of Certificate.
- The holder of a certificate under these rules shall, at all reasonable times during the period any boiler is in his charge, be bound to produce such certificate when called upon to do so by any of the persons empowered under Section 15 to call for the production of the certificate or provisional order authorising the use of the boiler.6. Owner to furnish Chief Inspector with particulars of certificates.
7. Limits of daily period of attendance, reliefs and sphere of action.
8. When boiler deemed to be in use.
Chapter III
Board of Examiners
9. Constitution of Board of Examiners.
10. Term of office of members.
- The term of office of each of the members other than ex-officio members of the Board of Examiners shall be three years. If a member leaves the State of Madhya Pradesh permanently or absents himself from three consecutive meetings of the Board, he shall be deemed to have vacated his seat and another person may be appointed m his place for the unexpired term of his office.11. Function of the Board.
- The Board of Examiners shall,12. Meeting of Board.
13. Quorum.
- The Chairman or the Secretary and two members of the Board of Examiners shall form a quorum.14. Chairman of Board.
- The Chairman shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Examiners and in his absence, a member chosen by the members present at the meeting shall preside over the meeting.15. Secretary of Board.
- The Secretary of the Board of Examiners as per rule shall maintain a register of Boiler Operation Engineers holding certificate of proficiency and shall perform such other functions as are specified in these Rules or as the Chairman of the Board of Examiners may direct.16. Board's endorsement on application.
- The Board of Examiners shall endorse on the printed application form of each candidate the result of his examination for a certificate of proficiency as a Boiler Operation Engineer. The endorsed application shall be returned to the Secretary of the Board.17. Board's power to refuse issue of certificate.
18. [ Examiner's fees. [Substituted by Notification No. F. 2-1-1-98-A-XI, dated 30-9-1999.]
- Each member of the Board of Examiners other than an official subordinate to the State Government shall be entitled to receive a fee of Rs. 500 per diem for each meeting of the Board at which any business prescribed by these rules has been transacted and which he attends from beginning to the end. Examiners appointed under Rule 11 (ii) shall be paid Rs. 100 for setting a Question paper and marking the answer books of the candidates. Each member of the Board, other than an official subordinate to the State Government, shall also be entitled to receive travelling expenses to and for each meeting of the Board, as admissible under the "Madhya Pradesh Travelling Allowance Rules, 1956", to officers of the first grade].Chapter IV
Examination
19. Examination.
- Examination for the grant of certificate of proficiency as Boiler Operation Engineer shall be held by the Board of Examiners at such place and on such dates as may be notified by the Secretary of the Board, from time to time, in the official Gazette.20. Class of certificate.
- The certificate of proficiency as a Boiler Operation Engineer shall be of one class.21. Postponement of Examination.
- When a date fixed for the examination is declared a gazetted holiday or when for any unforeseen reason an examination cannot be held on the date fixed, the Chairman may fix some other date for holding the examination and the same shall be duly notified to the candidates for examination.Chapter V
Certificate
22. Capabilities of holders of certificates.
23. Endorsement on certificate.
- A person holding a certificate of proficiency as a toiler Operation Engineer granted by a Board of Examiners under the corresponding rules in any other State shall on application, have the certificate endorsed for validity in the State of Madhya Pradesh, such endorsement shall be made by the Chairman of the Board of Examiners constituted under these Rules.24. [ Fees. [Substituted by Notification No. F. 2-1-1-98-A-XI, dated 30-9-1999.]
25. Refund of fees.
- Candidates once admitted to an examination under these rules shall not be entitled to any refund of fees. Where a candidate is unavoidably absent from the examination on the date fixed the Chairman of the Board of Examiners may allow him to appear without payment of a second fee at the next examination.26. Fees of Candidates found ineligible.
- A candidate who has paid the examination fee but is found ineligible for an examination may apply within one year from the date of payment for a refund of the fee or he may be allowed to appear without payment of second fee at any subsequent examination held within one year from the date of payment of the fee; provided that he has become eligible to sit for such subsequent examination.Chapter VI
Application for Examination
27. Form of application.
- Every application for examination shall be in Form 'A' appended to these rules. The applicant shall fill in such parts of the form as are to be filled in by a candidate and shall sign the form in the presence of a Gazetted Officer or an Honorary Magistrate who shall attest his signature. The application so filled in, shall be forwarded to the Secretary of the Board of Examiners at least one month before the date fixed for the examination and shall be accompanied by,-28. Candidate to produce satisfactory testimonials.
- No candidate shall be admitted to an examination who cannot produce satisfactory testimonials certifying his experience, ability, sobriety and general good conduct for the whole period of his qualifying service. Any break in the period of qualifying service shall be accounted for.No candidate shall be admitted to an Examination whose testimonials do not relate to a period of six months or more during the twelve months immediately preceding the date of application.29. Essential statements.
- A testimonials shall clearly state the capacity in which the candidate was employed, whether as an Apprentice Engineer, Supervisor, Assistant Engineer or Engineer and the periods of such employment stating the dates between which the candidate was so employed.30. Signature and counter signature.
31. Doubtful testimonials.
- If the Secretary to the Board of Examiners has reason to doubt the truth of any statement made in any application or testimonials; he may make such enquiries as he thinks fit to verify the same.32. False testimonials.
- If on enquiry the Secretary is satisfied that any testimonial submitted by a candidate is false in any material particular, he shall submit his findings to the Chairman of the Board of Examiners who may by written order debar such candidate from being admitted to any subsequent examination held under these rules. If on the strength of any such testimonial a candidate has already been admitted to an examination he shall be deemed to have failed in such examination and any certificate granted to him as a result of his having been declared to have passed such examination shall be forthwith recalled and be cancelled by a notification in the official Gazette; provided that before any certificate is cancelled under this rule, the holder thereof shall be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter.33. Filing of copies and return of original testimonials.
- Applications and copies of testimonials submitted by candidates shall be filed in the office of the Chairman of the Board of Examiners. Original testimonials shall be returned to the candidate as soon as possible.Chapter VII
Age and Training
34. Qualifications required.
- A candidate for a certificate of proficiency as a Boiler Operation Engineer shall not be less than 23 years of age and shall not be admitted to the examination unless he proves to the satisfaction of the Chairman of the Board of Examiners that he has-35. Service not in strict conformity with rules.
- Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Rule 34 the Chairman of the Board of Examiners may in his discretion allow any candidate to appear for the examination or grant exemption from any portion of the examination as prescribed in these rules.Chapter VIII
Mode of Examination
36. Nature of examination.
- Examination for certificate of proficiency as a Boiler Operation Engineer shall be of such nature as to test the practical ability and technical knowledge of the candidate to be in charge of steam generating plants of all types and pressures in land use.37. Subject for examination.
- Examination shall be conducted in the following manner:-38. Syllabus for examination.
- (a) Mathematics. - Ratio and proportion; variation, use of logarithmic tables; calculation of areas, volumes, quantities and weight, simple quadratic algebraic equations and their applications; plotting of curves.39. Assessment of work.
- A candidate shall secure at least 45 per cent of the marks in each written paper as well as in the oral and drawing examinations; but the aggregate shall not be less than 55 per cent of the total marks in order that he can be awarded a certificate of proficiency under these rules.Chapter IX
Grant of Certificate
40. Grant of certificate of proficiency.
- If a candidate passes the examination, his result will be notified in the official Gazette and he shall he granted a certificate as soon as practicable after such publication.41. Form of certificate.
- A certificate of proficiency as a Boiler Operation Engineer shall be in Form 'B' appended to these rules.42. Application for endorsement on certificate.
- An application for endorsement in the examination for validity in a State other than the State of issue, shall be made in Form 'A' appended to these rules.43. Record of duplicate certificate.
- Duplicates of all certificates granted under these rules shall be recorded in the office of the Chairman.44. Identification requirements.
- Every Certificate granted under these rules bear a small bust photograph of the holder thereof previously submitted along with his application under Rule 27 and his signature and thumb impression and such other particulars as may be required for the purpose of identification.45. Grant of duplicate certificate.
46. Application for duplicate certificate.
- Application for a duplicate certificate shall be made to the Chairman to the Board Examiners with a declaration before a Gazetted Officer or a Magistrate stating that the certificate granted under these rules, has been lost or stolen or destroyed or mutilated without fault on the part of the applicant.47. Invalidity of original certificate.
- On the issue of a duplicate certificate, the original certificate shall cease to be valid and shall if in the possession or power of the holder thereof be returned to the office of the Chairman for cancellation.48. Enquiry regarding certificate holders.
49. Surrender of certificate.
- When an enquiry is being conducted under Rule 48, the holder of such certificate shall on demand by the officer charged with the enquiry forthwith surrender his certificate to the said officer pending the result of such enquiry.50. Submission of proceedings before the Board.
- The Secretary to the Board of Examiners shall place the proceedings sent to him under sub-rule (4) of Rule 48 before the Board of Examiners. The Board at its discretion may allow the certificate to stand or suspend it for such period as it thinks fit or may cancel the certificate permanently. The decision of the Board shall be final.Chapter X
Penalty
51. Cognizance of offences.
- The owner of a Boiler or any person who works or permits or causes the Boiler to be worked at any time in contravention of Rule 3, 5, 6 or 7, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one hundred rupees.52. Rules to be in addition to Boiler Attendant's Rules.
- These rules shall be in addition to and not in derogation of the Madhya Pradesh Boiler Attendants' Rules, 1958.Form 'A'[See Rules 27 and 42]Application for examination for Certificate of Proficiency as Boiler Operation Engineer/Application for endorsement of certificateDivision I-Name, etc., of the applicant1. Name (in full).
2. Father's name.
3. Nationality and religion.
4. Date of Birth.
5. Place of Birth.
6. Permanent address.
7. Whether appeared in any previous examinations.
8. If so, when and where.
Division II-Particulars of all certificates submitted| Number of the certificate | Class of certificate | Where Issued | Date of issue | If at any time suspended or cancelled, and If sostate by whom | Data of suspension or cancellation | Causes of suspension or cancellation |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| S.No. of testimonials | Date of testimonials | Name of person signing the testimonials | Address and designation of factory or workshopwhere employed. | Number, type and heating surface of boilersworked on | Capacity in which employed. |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) |
| Service of Applicant | Not to be filled in by the applicant | |||||
| Date of commencement | Date of termination | Time employed in this Service | Initial of verifier | Remarks | ||
| Year | Month | Days | ||||
| (7) | (8) | (9) | (10) | (11) | (12) | (13) |
1. Date and place of birth.
2. Permanent address.
3. Nationality and religion.
4. Height (without shoes).
5. Marks of identification.
6. Left thumb-impression.
| Secretary | Endorsement(s):- | |
| Board of Examiners members, | Signature of the applicant. |