FIR Online, download legal format. IPC, CPC, CrPC, IP, NI, CP Act

Section 40 of Factories Act - Safety of buildings and machinery
 

Section 40: Safety of buildings and machinery

(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.

-----------------

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

Home    About Us     Privacy Policy     Disclaimer      Sitemap