New Lift/Escalator Law For Maharastra People

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There have been lot of accidents in India because of Escalators and Lifts. A small snapshot of accidents those took place due to escalators and lifts in past few years in India is shown below.



To keep check on these accidents, The Maharashtra Lifts, Escalators and Moving Walks Act, 2017, was passed in the assembly on Thursday. This law says : [Source: Times Of India]


1- Third party insurance is mandatory for owners of lifts, escalators or moving walks, i.e in case of any mishappen or damage you can claim an insurance from owners of lifts or escalators.

2- Owners must take permission before changing the capacity of lifts.

3- An authorized official will be able to enter the buildings and establishments for inspecting lifts,escalators or moving walk. Every lift will be inspected at least once a year.

4-Licenses can be suspended or cancelled by the chief electrical inspector, if any provision of the Act or rule is violated.

5-Obligations for owners to maintain a log book of break downs. The books may inspected by the electrical inspector.

6-Manufacturer may be prosecuted and held liable for accidents.

7-An owner can be fined Rs 50000 for violations. If the owner does not adhere norms despite the penalty being levied, then he/she will face fines up to 1000 daily.


So from the next time if you feel that lifts and escalators are not working properly in your office or in your society, please report it to your area electrical inspector to avoid misshapen.

Note : Awareness is the greatest agent of change -Echart Tolle


Location: Maharashtra, India

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