Safety of buildings and machinery
Section 40 of the Factories Act, 1948 deals with safety of buildings and machinery. 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 [the occupier or manager or both] of the factory an order in writing specifying the me
(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 me assures 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 20 of 1987, s. 19, for section 38 (w.e.f. 1-12-1987). 2. Subs. by Act 94 of 1976, s. 18, for "the manager" (w.e.f. 26-10-1976). 1[40A. Maintenance of buildings .- If it appears to the Inspector that any building or part of a building in a factory is in such a state of disrepair as is likely to lead to conditions detrimental to the health and welfare of the workers, he may serve on the occupier or manager or both of the factory an order in writing specifying the me assures which in his opinion should be taken and requiring the same to be carried out before such date as is specified in the order.]
Section 40, The Factories Act, 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).
Questions about Section 40
What does Section 40 of the Factories Act deal with?
Section 40 of the Factories Act is headed "Safety of buildings and machinery". 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 [the occupier or manager or both] of the factory an order in writing specifying the me
How do I find court cases under Section 40 of the Factories Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Factories Act 1948 Bihar 40, section 40 Factories Act 1948 Bihar, section 40 of the Factories Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was the Factories Act enacted?
Factories Act was enacted in 1948 as Act 63 of 1948. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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