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The Factory Act , 1948

Pressure Plant

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 12 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948

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Section 31 of the Factory Act , 1948 deals with pressure Plant. If in any factory, any plant or machinery or any part thereof is operated at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, effective measures shall be taken to ensure that the safe working pressure of such plant or machinery or part is not exceeded.] (2) The [State] Government may make rules providing for

2[(1) If in any factory, any plant or machinery or any part thereof is operated at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, effective measures shall be taken to ensure that the safe working pressure of such plant or machinery or part is not exceeded.] (2) The 3[State] Government may make rules providing for the examination and testing of any plant or machinery such as is referred to in sub-section (1) and prescribing such other safety measures in relation thereto as may in its opinion be necessary in any factory or class or description of factories. 4[(3) The State Government may, by rules, exempt, subject to such conditions as may be specified therein, any part of any plant or machinery referred to in sub-section (1) from the provisions of this section.]

Section 31, The Factory Act , 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

Questions about Section 31

What does Section 31 of the Factory Act deal with?

Section 31 of the Factory Act is headed "Pressure Plant". If in any factory, any plant or machinery or any part thereof is operated at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, effective measures shall be taken to ensure that the safe working pressure of such plant or machinery or part is not exceeded.] (2) The [State] Government may make rules providing for

How do I find court cases under Section 31 of the Factory Act ?

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When was the Factory Act enacted?

Factory 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.

Other sections of this Act

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