Reservation of training places for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in designated trades
Section 3A of the Apprentices Act, 1961 deals with reservation of training places for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in designated trades. In every designated trade, training places shall be reserved by the employer for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes [and where there is more than one designated trade in an establishment, such training places shall be reserved also on the basis of the total number of apprentices in all th The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1962.
1[3A. Reservation of training places for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in designated trades.--(1) In every designated trade, training places shall be reserved by the employer for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes 2[and where there is more than one designated trade in an establishment, such training places shall be reserved also on the basis of the total number of apprentices in all the designated trades in such establishment].
(2) The number of training places to be reserved for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes under sub-section (1) shall be such as may be prescribed, having regard to the population of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in the State concerned.
Explanation.--In this section, the expressions "Scheduled Castes" and "Scheduled Tribes" shall have the meanings as in clauses (24) and (25) of article 366 of the Constitution.]
Section 3A, The Apprentices Act, 1961 (Act 52 of 1961).
Questions about Section 3A
What does Section 3A of the Apprentices Act deal with?
Section 3A of the Apprentices Act is headed "Reservation of training places for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in designated trades". [3A. Reservation of training places for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in designated trades.--(1) In every designated trade, training places shall be reserved by the employer for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes [and where there is more than one designated trade in an est
How do I find court cases under Section 3A of the Apprentices Act?
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When did Section 3A of the Apprentices Act come into force?
Section 3A of the Apprentices Act, cited as Apprentices Act 1961 3A, 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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