Records and returns
Section 19 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 deals with records and returns. Every employer shall maintain records of the progress of training of each apprentice undergoing apprenticeship training in his establishment in such form as may be prescribed. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1962.
(1) Every employer shall maintain records of the progress of training of each apprentice undergoing apprenticeship training in his establishment in such form as may be prescribed.
1[(2) Until a portal-site is developed by the Central Government, every employer shall furnish such information and return in such form as may be prescribed, to such authorities at such intervals as may be prescribed.
(3) Every employer shall also give trade-wise requirement and engagement of apprentices in respect of apprenticeship training on portal-site developed by the Central Government in this regard.]
Section 19, The Apprentices Act, 1961 (Act 52 of 1961).
Questions about Section 19
What does Section 19 of the Apprentices Act deal with?
Section 19 of the Apprentices Act is headed "Records and returns". Every employer shall maintain records of the progress of training of each apprentice undergoing apprenticeship training in his establishment in such form as may be prescribed.
How do I find court cases under Section 19 of the Apprentices Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Apprentices Act 1961 19, section 19 Apprentices Act 1961, section 19 of the Apprentices Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 19 of the Apprentices Act come into force?
Section 19 of the Apprentices Act, cited as Apprentices Act 1961 19, came into force on 01 Mar 1962, having been enacted on 12 Dec 1961. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions956 words
- 8. Number of apprentices for a designated trade903 words
- 9. Practical and basic training of apprentices876 words
- 7. Termination of apprenticeship contract538 words
- 13. Payment to apprentices487 words
- 24. Constitution of Councils443 words
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