Section10
The Andhra Pradesh Factories and Establishments (National, Festival and other Holidays) Act, 1974

Section 10

In force Act 32 of 1974 As on 08 Oct 2026

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Act 32 of 1974

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Section 10 of the Andhra Pradesh Factories and Establishments (National, Festival and other Holidays) Act, 1974. Penalty for obstructing Inspector - Whoever wilfully obstructs an Inspector in the exercise of any power conferred on him by or under this Act, or fails to produce on demand in writing by an Inspector any register, record or notice in his custody which may be required to be kept in pursuance of this

Penalty for obstructing Inspector - Whoever wilfully obstructs an Inspector in the exercise of any power conferred on him by or under this Act, or fails to produce on demand in writing by an Inspector any register, record or notice in his custody which may be required to be kept in pursuance of this Act, or of any rule made thereunder, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees or with both. 1[10A. Cognizance of offence - No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act, except on a complaint made by, or with the previous sanction in writing of, an Inspector, within six months from the date on which the offence comes to the knowledge of the Inspector.]

Section 10, The Andhra Pradesh Factories and Establishments (National, Festival and other Holidays) Act, 1974 (Act 32 of 1974).

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When was the Andhra Pradesh Factories and Establishments (National, Festival and other Holidays) Act enacted?

Andhra Pradesh Factories and Establishments (National, Festival and other Holidays) Act was enacted in 1974 as Act 32 of 1974. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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