1. At a glance
| Lift act | Maharashtra Lifts, Escalators and Moving Walks Act, 2017 |
| Year enacted | 2017 |
| Most recent amendment | — |
| Backup mandate | ARD |
| Height threshold | Not specified / unknown |
| Enforcement body | PWD, Government of Maharashtra |
2. The act
The relevant statute is the Maharashtra Lifts, Escalators and Moving Walks Act, 2017, enacted in 2017.
3. Backup mandate status
On the statutory text we have sourced, Maharashtra's lift act requires: standard Automatic Rescue Device (ARD).
For the technical distinction between standard ARD and ERD-class backup, see our comparison table.
4. Notes
Standard ARD is a required safety feature, not an uninterrupted backup. Mumbai has reported approximately eight elevator fatalities annually with rising trend.
5. Open data gaps
No outstanding gaps flagged for Maharashtra at this revision. We re-review every state entry quarterly.