In force · As amended up to 2026-08
14. Provisional order .—(1) Where the Inspector reports the case of any boiler to the Chief Inspector under sub-section (4) of section 12, he may, if the use of such boiler or its components is not prohibited under clause (f) of sub-section (1) of section 13 as being in a dangerous condition, grant to the owner thereof a provisional order in writing, permitting the boiler to be used at a pressure not exceeding such maximum pressure as he thinks fit and in accordance with the regulations made under this Act, pending the receipt of the order of the Chief Inspector.
- (2) Such provisional order shall cease to be in force—
(i) on the expiry of six months from the date on which it is granted; or
(ii) on receipt of the orders of the Chief Inspector; or
(iii) in any of the cases referred to in clauses (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) of sub-section (1) of section 13,
and on so ceasing to be in force, shall be surrendered to the Inspector.
Source: India Code