Vidhi Codex

Maharashtra Lifts, Escalators and Moving Walks Act, 2017

Maharashtra Lifts, Escalators and Moving Walks Act, 2017

General201740 sections6 chapters

The Maharashtra Lifts, Escalators and Moving Walks Act, 2017, establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of vertical transportation systems across the state. It mandates that building owners obtain specific permissions before erecting lifts or escalators and requires valid licensing for their operation. The Act empowers electrical inspectors to conduct periodic safety checks and enforces strict maintenance standards through approved contractors. For the ordinary citizen, this legislation is vital as it ensures that the elevators and escalators used daily in residential and commercial buildings meet rigorous safety standards, thereby minimizing the risk of accidents and mechanical failures.

Start reading →Read full ActSections

Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Substitution of the words “Electrical Inspector” and “Assistant Electrical Inspector” for the words “Electrical Inspector (Lifts)” and “Assistant Electrical Inspector (Lifts)” in Mah. XV of

Chapter II Chapter II →

  1. 3Appointment of Chief Electrical Inspector, Electrical Inspectors (Lifts), Assistant Electrical Inspectors (Lifts)

Chapter III Chapter III →

  1. 4Permission to erect a lift or escalator or moving walk
  2. 5Grant of licence to electrical contractor for erection, maintenance of lifts, escalator or moving walk
  3. 6Initial inspection before grant of licence for working of lift, escalator or moving walk
  4. 7Licence for working of a lift or escalator or moving walk
  5. 8Validity of licence of working of lift, escalator or moving walk
  6. 9Application for licence in case of existing working escalators or moving walks
  7. 10Additions or alterations to lift or escalator or moving walk installation
  8. 11Lift or escalator or moving walk not to be operated without licence
  9. 12No lift or escalator or moving walk shall be worked or used, except under and in conformity with the terms and conditions of the licence granted in respect of the same.

Chapter IV INSPECTION OF LIFT, ESCALATOR AND MOVING WALK AND ITS INSTALLATION →

  1. 13Right to enter in any building for inspection of lift or escalator or moving walk and its installation
  2. 14Owner to give facilities for inspection of lift, escalator or moving walk
  3. 15Amendment of section 27 of Mah. XV of
  4. 16In section 27 of the principal Act, for the words and brackets “Electrical Inspector (Lifts)” the words “Superintending Engineer” shall be substituted.
  5. 17Periodical inspection of lift, escalator or moving walk
  6. 18Maintenance of lift or escalator or moving walk
  7. 19Suspension or cancellation of licence
  8. 20Appeal
  9. 21Lift or escalator or moving walk in an unsafe condition
  10. 22Sealing
  11. 23Insurance
  12. 24Log book and reporting
  13. 25These log books may be inspected by the Electrical Inspector (Lifts) as and when he so desires.
  14. 26Intimation about closure
  15. 27Life span
  16. 28Power to relax provisions of this Act or rules made thereunder
  17. 29Delegation of powers of Government
  18. 30Recovery of fees
  19. 31Application of Act to lift or escalator or moving walk belonging to Government

Chapter V PENALTIES →

  1. 32Penalty
  2. 33Offences by firms or companies
  3. 34Cognizance of offences
  4. 35Protection of action taken in good faith

Chapter VI MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 36Prohibition of use of lift, escalator or moving walk
  2. 37Power to make rules
  3. 38Act in addition to and not in derogation of any other Act
  4. 39Repeal of X of 1939 and saving
  5. 40Power to remove difficulties

PDF: pending for this language.