Section 27 of Air Act : Section 27: Reports Of The Result Of Analysis On Samples Taken Under Section 26

Explanation using Example

Imagine a factory that manufactures chemicals and releases emissions into the air. The State Pollution Control Board suspects that these emissions exceed permissible levels and may be causing pollution. An inspector from the Board collects a sample of the emissions and sends it to a recognized laboratory for analysis.

The laboratory analyst conducts the necessary tests and prepares a report outlining the findings. This report is then submitted in three copies to the State Board as required by law. The State Board sends one copy of the report to the factory owner (the occupier) or their representative, informing them of the results. Another copy is kept on file for legal purposes in case the Board decides to take action against the factory for violating pollution standards. The third copy remains with the State Board for their records.

If the factory owner had requested the analysis or failed to cooperate during the sampling process, they would be responsible for covering the costs of the analysis. Should they refuse to pay, the amount due could be collected as if it were a tax debt.