In pursuance of clause iii of the first proviso to clause n of section 2 of the Factories Act

## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to Notification S.O. 1746(E) Regarding Factories Act, 1948 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to the Government of India's notification S.O. 1746(E), dated May 9, 2019, concerning the Factories Act, 1948. This amendment, issued via notification S.O. 775(E) on February 17, 2021, modifies the entries in a table associated with the original notification. The core purpose of this amendment is to update the designated authority for a specific steel plant. The key finding is the replacement of the Executive Director Works for Durgapur Steel Plant. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of the amendment to notification S.O. 1746(E), as detailed in notification S.O. 775(E) issued by the Ministry of Steel on February 17, 2021. This analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notifications. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy Being Amended:** Notification S.O. 1746(E), dated May 9, 2019, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Subsection ii, dated the 16th May, 2019. * **Core Objective(s) (Inferred):** The original notification likely designates individuals or authorities responsible for specific functions or compliance under the Factories Act, 1948, within the steel industry. This is inferred from the amendment's focus on updating a name and position. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **Rationale for Amendment:** The amendment appears to be necessary due to a change in personnel holding the position of Executive Director Works at Durgapur Steel Plant. The amendment updates the record to reflect the current incumbent. This suggests that the designated Executive Director Works plays a role in compliance or oversight under the Factories Act, 1948. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The amendment modifies "the table, against serial number 1, for the entries under column 2" in the original notification. * **New Rule/Provision:** The entry "Shri Brijendra Pratap Singh, Executive Director Works, Durgapur Steel Plant, Durgapur 713204" is *substituted* for the previous entry under column 2 against serial number 1 in the table. * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The previous individual designated as Executive Director Works is replaced by Shri Brijendra Pratap Singh. This effectively transfers the responsibilities and authorities associated with that designation to the new incumbent. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this amendment include: * **Durgapur Steel Plant:** The change directly impacts the plant's operational and compliance procedures. * **Shri Brijendra Pratap Singh:** As the new Executive Director Works, he assumes the responsibilities outlined in the original notification. * **Ministry of Steel:** The Ministry is responsible for issuing and maintaining the accuracy of the notification. * **Relevant regulatory bodies:** Those responsible for enforcing the Factories Act, 1948 are also impacted. * **Factories covered under the act:** As the Executive Director Works is relevant to compliance with the Factories Act, 1948. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Steel is responsible for issuing and publishing the amendment. Durgapur Steel Plant is responsible for implementing the change internally and ensuring Shri Brijendra Pratap Singh is recognized as the designated authority. * **Timelines/Procedures:** No specific timelines are mentioned in the amendment. However, the change is effective upon publication of the notification in the Gazette of India. Durgapur Steel Plant would presumably need to update its internal documentation and reporting procedures to reflect the change. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this amendment is to ensure that the correct individual is designated and recognized as the Executive Director Works at Durgapur Steel Plant for the purposes of the Factories Act, 1948. This aims to maintain clear lines of responsibility and effective implementation of safety regulations. The potential impact of *not* making this change could be confusion about who is responsible for critical compliance functions. **9. Conclusion:** This report highlights the amendment to notification S.O. 1746(E), specifically focusing on the change in the designated authority for Durgapur Steel Plant. The amendment ensures that the notification reflects the current appointment of Executive Director Works, Shri Brijendra Pratap Singh. This update is significant for maintaining clarity and accountability in the implementation of the Factories Act, 1948 within the plant.

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