Section 41A of FA, 1948 : Section 41A: Constitution Of Site Appraisal Committee

Explanation using Example

Imagine a company, XYZ Chemicals, planning to set up a new chemical plant in the state of Industria. The proposed plant is expected to involve a hazardous process. Before XYZ Chemicals can proceed with the construction, they need to obtain permission from the state government as per the Factories Act, 1948. To assist in this evaluation, the state government of Industria forms a Site Appraisal Committee as outlined in Section 41A of the Act.

The committee includes the Chief Inspector of Industria as the Chairman, representatives from environmental and pollution control boards, a meteorological expert, an occupational health specialist, a town planning representative, and a scientist with knowledge of the hazardous processes involved.

XYZ Chemicals submits their application to the committee, which then diligently reviews the proposed plant's location, design, and potential environmental impact. The committee requests additional information from the company to thoroughly assess the risks and safety measures. After a comprehensive review within the stipulated ninety-day period, the committee recommends to the state government whether to grant or deny permission for the plant.

If the committee approves and the state government grants permission, XYZ Chemicals will not need separate approvals from the environmental boards for water and air pollution, streamlining the process for the company to begin construction of the new plant.