Regulation of optional trade
Section 5A of the Apprentices Act, 1961 deals with regulation of optional trade. The qualification, period of apprenticeship training, holding of test, grant of certificate and other conditions relating to the apprentices in optional trade shall be such as may be prescribed.] The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1962.
1 [5A. Regulation of optional trade.--The qualification, period of apprenticeship training, holding of test, grant of certificate and other conditions relating to the apprentices in optional trade shall be such as may be prescribed.]
Section 5A, The Apprentices Act, 1961 (Act 52 of 1961).
Questions about Section 5A
What does Section 5A of the Apprentices Act deal with?
Section 5A of the Apprentices Act is headed "Regulation of optional trade". [5A. Regulation of optional trade.--The qualification, period of apprenticeship training, holding of test, grant of certificate and other conditions relating to the apprentices in optional trade shall be such as may be prescribed.]
How do I find court cases under Section 5A 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 5A, section 5A Apprentices Act 1961, section 5A 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 5A of the Apprentices Act come into force?
Section 5A of the Apprentices Act, cited as Apprentices Act 1961 5A, 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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