Section26
The Apprentices Act, 1961

Apprenticeship Advisers

In force From 01 Mar 1962 Act 52 of 1961 As on 18 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 1

Section 26 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 deals with apprenticeship Advisers. The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a suitable person as the Central Apprenticeship Adviser. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1962.

(1) The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a suitable person as the Central Apprenticeship Adviser.

(2) The State Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a suitable person as the State Apprenticeship Adviser.

(3) The Central Apprenticeship Adviser shall be the Secretary to the Central Apprenticeship Council and the State Apprenticeship Adviser shall be Secretary to the State Apprenticeship Council.

Section 26, The Apprentices Act, 1961 (Act 52 of 1961).

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Questions about Section 26

What does Section 26 of the Apprentices Act deal with?

Section 26 of the Apprentices Act is headed "Apprenticeship Advisers". The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a suitable person as the Central Apprenticeship Adviser.

How do I find court cases under Section 26 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 26, section 26 Apprentices Act 1961, section 26 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 26 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 Appointment of Central Apprenticeship Advisor and Secretary to the Central Apprenticeship Council (2019).

When did Section 26 of the Apprentices Act come into force?

Section 26 of the Apprentices Act, cited as Apprentices Act 1961 26, 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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