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In any factory- (a) No portable electric light or any other electric appliance of voltage exceeding twenty-four volts shall be permitted for use inside any chamber, tank, vat, pit, pipe, flue or other confined space [unless adequate safety devices are provided]; and (b) If any inflammable gas, fume or dust is likely to be present in such chamber, tank, vat, pit, pipe, flue or other confined space no lamp or light other than that of flame-proof construction shall be permitted to be used therein.) Ins. by Act 94 of 1976, Sec. 16 (w.e.f. 26th October, 1976). Ins.by Act 20of l987,Sec.18 (w.e.f lst December,1987).