Under Chapter IVA of the Factories Act 1948 dealing with hazardous processes, a Site Appraisal Committee is constituted to assess proposals for new factories using hazardous processes. Who chairs this committee?
- A Chief Inspector of Mines
- B Director General of Factory Advice Service
- C Chief Inspector of Factories ✓
- D District Magistrate of the concerned district
Correct answer: C. Chief Inspector of Factories
Explanation
Section 41C provides for a Site Appraisal Committee appointed by the state government, chaired by the Chief Inspector of Factories, with members including representatives of the Central Boilers Board, the state pollution control board, meteorology, industrial safety and health experts. Its function is to appraise the site and process before a factory involving hazardous processes is permitted. The DG of Factory Advice Service advises on labour welfare legislation but does not chair this committee.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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