120. Applications to be made for construction, establishment, or installation of factory, workshop or work place in which steam or other power is to be employed.

(a) to construct or establish any factory, workshop or work-place in which it is proposed to employ-steam power, water power or other mechanical power or electrical power; or
(b) to install in any premises any machinery or manufacturing plant driven by steam, water or other powers as aforesaid, not being machinery or manufacturing plant exempted by rules made in this behalf, shall, before beginning such construction, establishment or installation, obtain the permission of the Gram Panchayat in the prescribed manner for undertaking the intended work.