Factories Act, 1948
39. Power to require specifications of defective parts or
tests of stability
If it appears to the Inspector that any building or part of a
building or any part of the ways, machinery or plant in a factory is in such a
condition that it may be dangerous to human life, he may serve on 59[the
occupier or manager or both] of the factory an order in writing requiring him
before a specified date-
(a) to furnish such drawings, specifications and other particulars
as may be necessary to determine whether such building, ways, machinery or
plant can be used with safety, or
(b) to carry out such tests in such manner as may be specified
in the order, and to inform the Inspector of the results thereof.