The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) has officially notified amendments to the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016. These amendments were published on May 1, 2025.
The amendments primarily focus on updating the schedule of fees payable for various inspection, testing, and certification services related to pressure vessels.
The draft of these amendments was initially published on August 14th, 2024, inviting feedback from all stakeholders within a 30-day window. As no objections or suggestions were received during this period, the Central Government has now finalized and notified these changes.
Key Changes Introduced by the Amendment Rules, 2025
The most significant change is the insertion of a new section, “C. Fees payable to the Inspector or Competent Person or Third Party Inspection Agency for inspection, testing and certification,” within Schedule-I. This section outlines the specific fees applicable for various processes, including:
Sl. No. | Purpose | Fees (in Rupees) |
---|---|---|
1 | Appraisal of design drawing and design calculation of each pressure vessel under Rule 13. | 2000 |
2 | Appraisal of fabrication drawing for repairing of pressure vessel under Rule 13. | 2000 |
3 | Stage-wise inspection and issue of certificate of control under Rule 13 for each pressure vessel. | 4000 |
4 | Testing and certification of each safety valve mounted on pressure vessel under rule 18. | 1000 |
5 | Periodic testing of each pressure vessel and its certification under Rule 19. | |
5.i | Above ground horizontal or vertical vessel. | 3000 |
5.ii | Horton Sphere. | 5000 |
5.iii | Underground or mounded vessel. | 5000 |
5.iv | Transport Vessel. | 3000 |
6 | Certificate of Safety under Rule 33. | |
6.i | Premises covered under Table 1, 2 and 3 of Rule 22. | 3000 |
6.ii | Premises covered under Table 4 and 5 of Rule 22. | 5000 |
6.iii | Premises covered under Table 6 and 7 of Rule 22. | 1000 |
7 | Certificate of safety for transport vehicle under rule 43. | 2000 |