Rule 90. Confidentiality of information

(1) The occupier of a factory carrying on ‘hazardous process’ shall disclose all information needed for protecting safety and health of the workers and the general public in the neighborhood to-a) His workers;

b) Inspector-cum-Facilitator of Factories and

c) Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator.

(2) If the occupier is of the opinion that the disclosure of details regarding the process and formulations will adversely affect his business interest, he/she may make a representation to the Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator stating the reasons for withholding such information. The Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator shall give an opportunity to the occupier of being heard and pass an order on the representation.

(3) An occupier aggrieved by an order of Chief Inspector-cum-Facilitator may prefer an appeal before the State Government within a period of 30 days. The State Government shall give an opportunity to the occupier of being heard and pass an order. The order of the State Government shall be final.