Standing Order No. 1591/2024 of the Finance Department, Government of Gujarat dated 6th February, 2024 on the transport of hazardous chemicals [C19-XT1]

Standing Order No. 1591/2024

GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Finance Department, Government of Gujarat

Gandhinagar, dated the 6th February, 2024

STANDING ORDER

To

All District Collectors,

Subject: The transport of hazardous chemicals by transporters of hazardous chemicals under the Gujarat State Disaster Management Act, 2003, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat State Disaster Management Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 20 of 2003), the Finance Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the transport of hazardous chemicals by transporters of hazardous chemicals.

2. The matter has been examined. Every transporter of hazardous chemicals carrying on the transport of hazardous chemicals shall make an application in Form G to the National Authority within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The District Collector shall ensure that register of shelters is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the National Authority within thirty days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Finance Department, Government of Gujarat.

(Secretary to Government)