Power to seal a building or premises

Power to seal a building or premises

1. (1) Where on receipt of a report from the Director or any other officer authorized by him, the Government or an officer authorized by it, is satisfied that any building or premises is being used for hazardous operations, or storage of inflammable or dangerous materials, in violation of the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder, and that such use poses an immediate danger to life and property, it may, by order, seal such building or premises.
2. (2) Any person aggrieved by an order made under sub-section
3. (1) may, within thirty days from the date of the order, prefer an appeal to the appellate authority as may be notified by the Government.
4. (3) The appellate authority shall, after giving an opportunity of being heard to the appellant, dispose of the appeal within a period of thirty days.
5. (4) The order of the appellate authority shall be final.