Question

What are special godowns? Explain with examples.

Answer 1

Special (specific) godowns:

• Godowns used for storing goods that require special care, treatment and maintenance are called special or specific godowns.
• For example, goods such as explosive items, crackers, chemicals, cooking gas, petrol, etc. require special godowns. Perishable goods such as fruits, vegetables, milk and milk products, etc. also need to be stored in such godowns.
• These godowns are costlier to build and maintain. They need to adhere to several laws, rules and regulations too. For example, underground tanks needed to store petrol are prepared with special types of bricks and building materials.