Section12
The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966

Latrines and urinals

In force Act 32 of 1966 As on 08 Oct 2026

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Act 32 of 1966

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Section 12 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966 deals with latrines and urinals. In every industrial premises, sufficient latrine and urinal accommodation of such types as may be prescribed shall be provided and shall be so conveniently situated as may be accessible to the employees at all times while they are in the industrial premises: Provided that it shall not be necessary t

(1) In every industrial premises, sufficient latrine and urinal accommodation of such types as may be prescribed shall be provided and shall be so conveniently situated as may be accessible to the employees at all times while they are in the industrial premises:

Provided that it shall not be necessary to provide separate urinals in industrial premises where less than fifty persons are employed or where the latrines are connected to a water-borne sewage system. 1. Ins. by Act 41 of 1993, s. 3 (w.e.f. 22-5-1993).

(2) The State Government may specify the number of latrines and urinals which shall be provided in any industrial premises in proportion to any number of male and female employees ordinarily employed therein, and may provide for such further matters in respect of sanitation in the industrial premises including obligation of the employees in this regard as it may consider necessary in the interest of the health of the persons employed therein.

Section 12, The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966 (Act 32 of 1966).

Questions about Section 12

What does Section 12 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act deal with?

Section 12 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act is headed "Latrines and urinals". In every industrial premises, sufficient latrine and urinal accommodation of such types as may be prescribed shall be provided and shall be so conveniently situated as may be accessible to the employees at all times while they are in the industrial premises: Provided that it shall not be necessary t

How do I find court cases under Section 12 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act?

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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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