State of Rajasthan - Act
The Rajasthan Boiler Operation Engineers' Rules, 1967
RAJASTHAN
India
India
The Rajasthan Boiler Operation Engineers' Rules, 1967
Rule THE-RAJASTHAN-BOILER-OPERATION-ENGINEERS-RULES-1967 of 1967
- Published on 23 November 1968
- Commenced on 23 November 1968
- [This is the version of this document from 23 November 1968.]
- [Note: The original publication document is not available and this content could not be verified.]
1. Short title and commencement.
2. Definitions.
- In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires-3. Boiler to be incharge of a person holding a Boiler Operation Engineer's Certificate.
- After two years of the coming into force of these rules the owner of one or more boilers connected in a battery or of so many separate individual boilers situated within a radius of 25 metres (75 ft.) having a total heating surface exceeding 697 square metres (7,500 sq. ft.) shall not use the name or permit the same to be used unless the boiler or boilers are placed in the direct charge of a competent person specified in Rule 4 in addition to such number of boiler attendants as may be specified 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 three months notwithstanding anything contrary contained in these rules:Provided further, that nothing in these rules shall debar a person holding a certificate of competency granted under Rajasthan Boiler Attendant Rules, 1954 from remaining in attendance or incharge of a boiler or boilers to the extent of his qualification indicated in such certificate.4. Competent person to hold charge of a boiler.
- No person who does not possess a certificate of proficiency as a Boiler Operation Engineer under these rules shall be deemed to be 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.
- A Boiler Operation Engineer holding a certificate of proficiency under these rules shall at all reasonable times during the period any boiler is in his charge or attendance, 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 a certificate or a provisional order granted under the Act.6. Owner to furnish Chief Inspector with particulars of certificate.
7. Immediate charge of a boiler-Meaning of and provision for reliefs.
8. When boiler is deemed to be in use.
9. Constitution of the Board of Examiners.
10. Term of office of the members.
- The term of the office of the members other than the ex-officio members of the board shall be three years. If a member leaves the State of Rajasthan permanently or absents himself from attending three consecutive meetings without the permission of the board, he shall be deemed to have vacated his seat on the Board and another person may be appointed in his place for the unexpired portion of such members term of office.11. Function of the Board.
- The Board of Examiners shall-12. Meeting of the Board.
- The Board shall meet as often as may in the opinion of the Chairman, be necessary and at such place and time as may be appointed by the Chairman.13. Notice of meeting and list of business.
14. Quorum.
- The Chairman or the Secretary and two members of the Board of Examiners shall form a quorum.15. Chairman to preside at meetings of the Board.
- The chairman shall preside over all meetings of the Board and in his absence, a member chosen by the member present at the meeting shall preside over the meeting.16. Secretary of the Board.
- The Secretary of the Board shall maintain a register of Boiler Operation Engineers and shall perform such other functions as are specified in these rules or as the Chairman may direct from time to time.17. Board's endorsement on application.
- The Board shall endorse on the printed application forms 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 to the Board.18. Board's power to refuse issue of certificate.
- The Board may direct any candidate who in the opinion of the majority of the members appears too old or physically unfit through deformity, constitutional weakness, defective eyesight, deafness or loss of a limb to perform efficiently the duties of a Boiler Operation Engineer, to produce a certificate of fitness from a Registered Medical Practitioner. If, however, the candidate fails to produce a certificate of physical fitness, the Board shall have power to refuse the issue of a certificate of proficiency as a Boiler Operation Engineer.19. Examiner's fees.
- Each member of the Board of Examiners and any other examiner appointed under the Rule 11 shall be entitled to receive fees for examining candidates under these rules and the rates of fee shall be determined by the State Government.20. Acts of the board.
- No act of the Board shall be deemed to be invalid by reason of any defect in the Constitution of the Board or by reason of such act having been done during the period of any vacancy of the Board.IV. Examination21. Examination.
- Examination of persons desirous of obtaining certificates of proficiency as Engineers, to be incharge of boilers with steam pipes, shall be held in Jaipur, by the Board of Examiners appointed, under these rules at the time and place notified by the Secretary of the Board, in the 'Official Gazette'.22. 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 day for holding the examination which shall be duly notified to the candidates for examination.V. Certificates23. Capabilities of holders of certificates.
- The certificate of proficiency as a Boiler Operation Engineer shall qualify the holder thereof to be incharge of a boiler or boilers of any type and size provided that the boilers are so situated that no one of them is distant more than 46 metres (150 feet) from any other of them.The holder of a certificate of proficiency as a Boiler Operation Engineer shall for all intents and purposes, be deemed to have fulfilled the requirements of the Rajasthan Boiler Attendants' Rules, 1954.24. Endorsement on a certificate.
- A person holding a certificate of proficiency as a Boiler Operation Engineer granted by a Board of Examiners under the corresponding rules in any other State shall, on the application and on payment of fee of Rs.10/- have the certificate endorsed for validity in the State of Rajasthan. Such endorsement shall be made by the Chairman of the Board.25. Refund of fees.
- Candidates once admitted to an examination under these rules shall not be entitled to any refund of fees, if they fail to pass or proceed with the examination. 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.VI. Application for Examination27. Form of application.
- Every application for examination shall be in Form 'A'. 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. T he application so filled in shall be forwarded to the Secretary at least one month before the date fixed for the examination and shall be accompanied by-28. Candidate to produce satisfactory testimonial.
29. Doubtful testimonials.
- If the Secretary has reason to doubt the truth of any statement made in any application or testimonial, he may make such enquiries as he thinks fit to verify the same.30. False testimonials.
31. Filling of copies and return of original testimonials.
- Applications and copies of testimonials submitted by candidates shall be filed in the office of the Chairman. Original testimonials shall be returned to the candidate as soon as possible.VII. Age and Training32. 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 that he has successfully, completed:-33. Service not in strict conformity with rules.
- Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Rule 32, the Board, on sufficient cause being shown, may allow any candidate to appear for the examination or grant exemption from any portion of the examination as prescribed in these rules.VIII. Mode of Examination34. 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 use on land.35. Subjects for examination.
- Examination shall be conducted in the following manner-36. Syllabus for examination.
37. Papers for and period of Examination.
- Examination for Boiler Operation Engineers shall be timed as follows. - Unless otherwise notified by the Chairman of Board who shall also prescribe intervals if necessary:-1st. Day - Mathematics-One paper-3 Hours.
1st. Day - Applied mechanics-One paper-3 Hours.
2nd. Day - Boiler and Heat Engines-One paper-3 Hours.
2nd. Day - Drawing-One paper-3 Hours.
3rd. Day - Oral Examination.
The examination may be continued from day to day until all candidates have been dealt with.38. Assessment of work.
- A candidate shall secure at least 45 per cent of marks in each written paper as well as in the oral and drawing examinations but the aggregate should 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.[39. Fees for Examination. - (1) Candidates for examination for certificate of proficiency as a Boiler Operation Engineer shall pay a fee of Rs. 300/- which shall not, except as otherwise provided in these rules be refundable.41. Form of certificate.
- A certificate of proficiency as a Boiler Operation Engineer shall be in Form 'B'.42. Application for endorsement on a certificate.
- An application for endorsement in the certificate for validity in a State other than the State of issue, shall be made in Form 'A'.43. Identification requirement.
- Every certificate granted under these rules shall bear a bust Photograph of the holder thereof previously submitted alongwith his application under Rule 27, his signature and thumb impression & such other particulars as may be required for the purpose of identification.44. Grant of duplicate certificate.
- Whenever the holder of a certificate proves to the satisfaction of the Chairman that the certificate granted to him under these rules has been lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated without any fault on his part, he shall be granted on payment of a fee Rs. l5/-a duplicate certificate to which, according to the record so kept as aforesaid, he appears to be entitled, and such duplicate certificate shall have for all purpose the same validity as the original certificate.45. Board's power to cancel or permit the grant of duplicate certificate.
- If on enquiry the Secretary is satisfied that any statement made by the applicant for the issue of a duplicate certificate is false, he shall report the case to the Board at its next meeting & the Board may at its discretion cancel the certificate or permit the grant as aforesaid of a duplicate certificate either immediately or after such period not exceeding twelve months as the Board may think fit having regard to the circumstances of each case.46. Application for duplicate certificate.
- Application for a duplicate certificate shall be lodged with the Chairman with a declaration sworn before a Gazetted Officer or a Magistrate stating that the certificate granted under these rules has been lost without fault on the part of 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 of the holder thereof, be returned to the office of the Chairman for cancellation.48. Record of duplicate certificate.
- Duplicates of all certificates granted under these rules shall be recorded in the office of the Chairman.49. Enquiry regarding certificate holders.
50. Surrender of certificate.
- when an enquiry is being conducted under Rule 49 the holder of such certificate shall, on demand by the officer charged with enquiry forthwith surrender his certificate to the said officer pending the result of such enquiry.51. Decision of the Board.
52. Cognizance of offences.
- The owner of a boiler or any person who works of permits or cause the boiler to be worked at any time in contravention of Rules 3, 5, 6 & 7 whichever applies shall be punishable with fine which may extend to Rs. 100/-.53. Rules.
- These rules shall be in addition to and not in derogation of the Rajasthan Boiler Attendants Rules, 1954.Form 'A'(See Rule 27 of the Rajasthan Boiler Operation Engineers' Rules, 1967)Application for Examination for Certificate of Proficiency as Boiler Operation EngineersDivision IName, etc., of the applicant1. Name (in full).
2. Father's name.
3. Nationality and religion.
4. Date of birth.
5. Place of birth.
6. Height (without shoes).............ft..........inches.
7. Complexion.
8. Marks of identification.
9. Permanent address.
10. Whether appeared in any previous examination.
11. If so, when and where.
Division IIParticulars of all certificates submitted.| Number of certificate | Class of certificate | Where issued | Date of issue | If at any time suspended or cancelled | Date of suspension or cancellation | Causes of suspension or cancellation |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Number of testimonials | Date of the 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 | Service of Applicant | ||||||
| Date of commencement | Date of termination | Time employed | Initial of verifier (Not to be filled in by theapplicant) | Remarks | ||||||||
| Year | Month | Days | ||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |