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Gujarat government wants to modify a central OSH standard for a factory for which it is the appropriate Government. Under the Code, what must it do?

The State Government may amend the standards by notification, but only with the prior approval of the Central Government, and only for establishments for which it is the appropriate Government in that State. It cannot amend freely or seek approval afterwards.

  1. AAmend the standard freely without any approval
  2. BAmend by notification only with the prior approval of the Central GovernmentCorrect
  3. CSeek approval of the National Board after amending
  4. DRequest the employers' association to amend it

Explanation

Section 18(4) lets the State Government amend the standards for establishments for which it is the appropriate Government in the State by notification, but only with the prior approval of the Central Government. Approval after the fact or from the Board is not what the text says.

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