Section 7 of FA, 1948 : Section 7: Notice By Occupier

Explanation using Example

Imagine a businessperson, Mr. Sharma, who plans to start a garment manufacturing unit in Mumbai. Before he can begin operations, he must adhere to Section 7 of The Factories Act, 1948. Accordingly, Mr. Sharma prepares a notice containing the following details:

• The factory's name, "Sharma Textiles," and its location in an industrial area in Mumbai;
• His own name and residential address as the occupier;
• The address of the property owner, Mr. Desai;
• The factory's official communication address, which may be its registered office;
• The manufacturing process, which involves cutting, sewing, and packaging of garments;
• The total power of the sewing and embroidery machines, excluding any backup generators;
• The name of the appointed manager, Mrs. Iyer, for the factory;
• The estimated number of workers, which is 150;
• Since the factory is new, there is no data on the average number of workers, but Mr. Sharma provides an estimate based on the expected production capacity;
• Any other particulars required by the Act, such as safety measures and hours of work.

Mr. Sharma ensures that this notice is sent to the Chief Inspector at least fifteen days before the factory starts operations. This compliance with Section 7 helps in the lawful setup of "Sharma Textiles" as a registered factory under The Factories Act, 1948.