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The Apprentices Act, 1961

Constitution of Councils

In force From 01 Mar 1962 Act 52 of 1961 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 52 of 1961 Ministry Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Enacted 12 Dec 1961 In force 01 Mar 1962 Cited by 1 provision Instruments 2

Section 24 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 deals with constitution of Councils. The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, establish the Central Apprenticeship Council and the State Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, establish the State Apprenticeship Council. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1962.

(1) The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, establish the Central Apprenticeship Council and the State Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, establish the State Apprenticeship Council.

(2) The Central Apprenticeship Council shall consist of 1 [a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman] and such such number of other members as the Central Government may think expedient, to be appointed by that Government by notification in the Official Gazette from among the following categories of persons, namely:--

(a) representatives of employers in establishments in the public and private sectors,

(b) representatives of the Central Government and of the State Governments, 2 ***

(c) persons having special knowledge and experience on matters relating to 3 [industry, labour and and technical education, and]

4 [(d) representatives of the All India Council and of the Regional Boards.]

(3) The number of persons to be appointed as members of the Central Apprenticeship Council from each of the categories specified in sub-section (2), the term of office of, the procedure to be followed in the discharge of their functions by, and the manner of filling vacancies among, the members of the Council shall be such as may be prescribed.

(4) The State Apprenticeship Council shall consist of 1 [a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman] and such number of other members as the State Government may think expedient, to be appointed by that Government by notification in the Official Gazette from among the following categories of persons, namely:--

(a) representatives of employers in establishments in the public and private sectors,

(b) representatives of the Central Government and of the State Government 2 ***

(c) persons having special knowledge and experience of matters relating to 3 [industry, labour and technical education, and]

4 [(d) representatives of the Board or of the State Council of Technical Education.]

(5) The number of persons to be appointed as members of the State Apprenticeship Council from each of the categories specified in sub-sections (4), the term of office of, the procedure to be followed in the discharge of their functions by, and the manner of filling vacancies among, the members of the Council shall be such as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, determine.

(6) The fees and allowances, if any, to be paid to 5 [the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman] and the other members of the Central Apprenticeship Council, shall be such as may be determined by the Central Government and the fees and allowances, if any, to be paid to 5 [the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman] and the other members of the State Apprenticeship Council shall be such as may be determined by the State Government.

Section 24, The Apprentices Act, 1961 (Act 52 of 1961).

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Questions about Section 24

What does Section 24 of the Apprentices Act deal with?

Section 24 of the Apprentices Act is headed "Constitution of Councils". The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, establish the Central Apprenticeship Council and the State Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, establish the State Apprenticeship Council.

How do I find court cases under Section 24 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 24, section 24 Apprentices Act 1961, section 24 of the Apprentices Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 24 of the Apprentices Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Central Apprenticeship Council Rules 1962 (2019).

When did Section 24 of the Apprentices Act come into force?

Section 24 of the Apprentices Act, cited as Apprentices Act 1961 24, 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.

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