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The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966

Effect of laws and agreements inconsistent with this Act

In force Act 32 of 1966 As on 14 Oct 2026

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Act 32 of 1966

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Section 40 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966 deals with effect of laws and agreements inconsistent with this Act. The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force or in the terms of any award, agreement, or contract of service whether made before or after the commencement of this Act: Provided that where under any

(1) The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force or in the terms of any award, agreement, or contract of service whether made before or after the commencement of this Act:

Provided that where under any such award, agreement, contract of service or otherwise an employee is entitled to benefits in respect of any matters which are more favourable to him than those to which he will be entitled to under this Act, the employee shall continue to be entitled to the more favourable benefits in respect of that matter notwithstanding that he receives benefits in respect of other matters under this Act.

(2) Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed as precluding any employee from entering into an agreement with an employer for granting him rights or privileges in respect of any matter which are more favourable to him than those to which he would be entitled under this Act.

Section 40, The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966 (Act 32 of 1966).

Questions about Section 40

What does Section 40 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act deal with?

Section 40 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act is headed "Effect of laws and agreements inconsistent with this Act". The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force or in the terms of any award, agreement, or contract of service whether made before or after the commencement of this Act: Provided that where under any

How do I find court cases under Section 40 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) 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: Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act 40, section 40 Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, section 40 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act enacted?

Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act was enacted in 1966 as Act 32 of 1966. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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