Service Code: DBL-401 | Department: Directorate of Boilers
Purpose:
The Registration of License under Boilers Act service enables companies and industries to register their boilers for legal operation through the e-District portal. This service is designed for:
- Industrial companies using boilers in their operations
- Manufacturing units with boiler installations
- Business establishments requiring boiler registration
- Authorized representatives handling industrial compliance
Required Information:
Mandatory Application Details:
Company Details:
- Full name of the Company
- Company Address (State, Taluk, Street details)
Boiler Technical Specifications:
- Boiler Makers No. and Name of Boiler Maker
- Place of Make and Year of Make
- Rating (Total Heating surface Area in Sq.m.)
- Working pressure (in kg/cm2)
- Type of boiler and Sub Type of Boiler
- Evaporation Capacity (kg/hr)
- Steam pipeline length in meters
- Nominal Bore specifications
Special Requirements:
- Document Submission: Multiple technical forms required
- Payment Method: Bank challan payment system
- Technical Compliance: Must meet boiler safety standards
- Operator Assistance: Requires operator login for application
Step-by-Step Application Process:
1. Visit the Portal: Login to [e-Sevai Tamil Nadu](https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.in) portal as Operator
2. Navigate to Service: Click on Services - Directorate of Boilers - DBL-401 Registration of License under boilers act
3. Click Proceed: Review service description and click Proceed
4. Fill Application Form: Complete all mandatory fields (*):
- Company Details (name, address)
- Contact Details (phone, email)
- Boiler Technical Specifications (comprehensive details)
5. Submit Application: Click Submit to generate application number
6. Choose Document Delivery Method:
- Attachment (upload soft copies) OR
- Physical (send documents by post)
7. Upload Documents (if choosing Attachment):
- Form No. I or Form No. XVI
- Form No. II
- Form No. IIA, IIB, IIC
- Form No. IV or IV A
- Drawings
- Other Documents
- Supported formats: PDF, JPEG, JPG, PNG
- File size limits: Documents 200KB, Photos 50KB
8. Make Payment:
- Payment Type: Challan
- Enter Challan No. and Challan Date
- Government Fees + Service Charge (₹25)
- Upload Challan Copy
- Click Make Payment and Confirm Payment
9. Download Acknowledgement: Click Print Receipt for acknowledgement
">Document Requirements:
Mandatory Technical Forms:
- Form No. I or Form No. XVI - Application form
- Form No. II - Boiler particulars
- Form No. IIA, IIB, IIC - Additional specifications
- Form No. IV or IV A - Installation details
- Technical Drawings - Boiler design and layout
Physical Submission Address (if chosen):
The Director of Boilers, 1st Floor, (North Wing), PWD Office Compound, Chepauk, Chennai – 600005
After Submission:
- Application Tracking: Check status under Submitted Applications
- Approval Process: Application reviewed by Directorate
- Certificate Generation: Provisional order issued upon approval
- Digital Certificate: Downloadable from operator desk
Downloading Certificate:
1. Check Status: Go to Check Status section
2. Enter Application Number: TN-XXXXXXXXXXXX
3. Click Search: View application details
4. Download Certificate: Click Download certificate link when status shows "Application Approved"
Important Notes:
- Technical Accuracy: Ensure all boiler specifications are accurate
- Document Compliance: All technical forms must be properly completed
- Payment Method: Bank challan payment required for government fees
- Service Charge: ₹25 fee for processing
- Validity Period: Provisional certificate valid for 6 months
- Physical Inspection: May require physical inspection by boiler inspectors
- Safety Compliance: Must meet Indian Boilers Act, 1923 requirements
- Application Tracking: Monitor status through Check Status feature
- Certificate Conditions: Provisional order has specific usage conditions and limitations
Apply Online: https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.in
Assistance: Visit your nearest e-Sevai / CSC Centre
This guide is based on the Tamil Nadu e-District User Manual (DBL-401). Government of Tamil Nadu, 2017.*