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The Dangerous Machines (Regulation) Act, 1983

The Dangerous Machines (Regulation) Act, 1983

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The Dangerous Machines Regulation Act of 1983 operates nationally and regulates the manufacturing, sale, and use of hazardous agricultural machinery in India, specifically targeting power threshers. It applies directly to manufacturers, commercial dealers, and active agricultural employers who operate these machines in rural sectors. This law matters because it protects vulnerable workers from severe injuries, dismemberment, and death. It does this by enforcing strict manufacturing safety standards to prevent accidents, banning child labor on dangerous equipment, and requiring employers to secure insurance policies to guarantee financial compensation for injured operators, ultimately raising safety standards and holding business owners accountable.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2Declaration as to expediency of control by Union.
  3. 3Definitions.
  4. 4Act to override all other enactments.

Chapter II ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACT →

  1. 5Appointment and functions of Controllers.
  2. 6Power of Controller to issue orders.
  3. 7Appointment of Inspectors.
  4. 8Controller, etc., to be public servants.

Chapter III ISSUE, RENEWAL AND CANCELLATION OF LICENCES TO MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS →

  1. 9Licensing of manufacturers and dealers.
  2. 10Suspension and cancellation of licences.
  3. 11Cancellation of licence on application by manufacturer or dealer.
  4. 12Licence to a firm to be invalid on the change of partnership.

Chapter IV DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER OF A DANGEROUS MACHINE →

  1. 13Manufacturer to ensure that every part of a dangerous machine conforms to prescribed standards
  2. 14Particulars to be specified on every dangerous machine.
  3. 15Duties of the manufacturer to supply operator’s manual with each dangerous machine.
  4. 16Certificate and guarantee by manufacturers and dealers.
  5. 17Liability of the manufacturer for reimbursement.
  6. 18Manufacturers and dealers to maintain records.

Chapter V DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF USERS OF DANGEROUS MACHINES →

  1. 19User to get each dangerous machine registered.
  2. 20Matters to be ensured by users.
  3. 21Modification of existing dangerous machine.
  4. 22Employer’s liability for compensation.
  5. 23Notice of accident.
  6. 24Duty of employer to take out insurance policies.
  7. 25Omission or failure of the employer to take out insurance policies.

Chapter VI INSPECTION, SEARCH AND SEIZURE →

  1. 26Examination of machine causing death or injury.
  2. 27Inspection of records, etc.
  3. 28Power to enter and search.
  4. 29Power of seizure.
  5. 30Search and seizure to be made in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

Chapter VII OFFENCES AND THEIR TRIAL →

  1. 31Punishment for contravention of the provisions of the Act.
  2. 32Offences by companies.
  3. 33Cognizance and trial of offences.

Chapter VIII MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 34Appeals.
  2. 35Protection of action taken in good faith.
  3. 36Power of Central Government to make rules.
  4. 37Power of State Government to make rules.
  5. 38Power to give direction.

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