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Maharashtra brings lift safety law into force from 1 November
The Story in Brief
The Maharashtra government has notified 1 November 2026 as the commencement date of the Maharashtra Lifts, Escalators and Moving Walks Act, 2017. The notification was issued on 22 October under Section 1(3) of the Act, which was enacted in 2018 but never operationalised until now.
With this, a formal legal framework for installation, operation, maintenance and safety of lifts, escalators and moving walks comes into effect across residential, commercial and public buildings in the state. The government expects the regime to strengthen regulatory oversight through mandatory inspection and compliance.
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The 2018 Act, dormant for nearly eight years, finally gets enforcement teeth. Property owners and builders must now meet inspection and safety compliance standards, affecting millions of residents in high-rises and commercial complexes. What remains unclear is whether the state has set up the inspection machinery and trained personnel needed to implement the law on the ground starting 1 November. The notification itself names no transition period for existing installations.
Source: scconline.com
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