The manufacturing, supply, operation, registration of Boiler in India is governed by this Act. (1) “Accident” means an explosion of boiler, or boiler component, which is calculated to weaken the strength or an uncontrolled release of water or steam there from, liable to cause death or injury to any person or damage to any property;’ (2) “Boiler” means a pressure vessel in which steam is generated for use external to itself by application of heat which is wholly or partly under pressure when steam is shut off but does not include a pressure vessel. Act also provided for an official enquiry to be made into all boiler explosions as also laid down fines to be imposed on all boiler expositions as also laid down fines to be imposed on those responsible for explosions.