Section 40

Safety of buildings and machinery.

The Factories Act, 1948

  • Act 63 of 1948
  • Ministry of Labour and Employment
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law regulating labour in factories.

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    (1) If it appears to the Inspector that any building or part of a building or any part of the ways, machinery or plant in a factory is in such a condition that it is dangerous to human life or safety, he may serve on 1[the occupier or manager or both] of the factory an order in writing specifying the measures which in his opinion should be adopted, and requiring them to be carried out before a specified date.
     (2) If it appears to the Inspector that the use of any building or part of a building or any part of the ways, machinery or plant in a factory involves imminent danger to human life or safety, he may serve on 1[the occupier or manager or both] of the factory an order in writing prohibiting its use until it has been properly repaired or altered.

Notes

1. Subs. by Act 94 of 1976, s. 18, for "the manager" (w.e.f. 26-10-1976).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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