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

Application of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 to industrial premises

In force Act 32 of 1966 As on 08 Oct 2026

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Act 32 of 1966

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Section 28 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966 deals with application of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 to industrial premises. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 (4 of 1936) (hereinafter referred to in this section as the said Act), the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that all or any of the provisions of the said Act or the rules made thereunder shall a

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 (4 of 1936) (hereinafter referred to in this section as the said Act), the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that all or any of the provisions of the said Act or the rules made thereunder shall apply to all or any class of employees in establishment or class of establishments to which this Act applies and on such application of the provisions of the said Act, an Inspector appointed under this Act shall be deemed to be the Inspector for the purposes of the enforcement of such provisions of the said Act within the local limits of his jurisdiction.

(2) The State Government may, by a like notification, cancel or vary any notification issued under sub-section (1).

Section 28, The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966 (Act 32 of 1966).

Questions about Section 28

What does Section 28 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act deal with?

Section 28 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act is headed "Application of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 to industrial premises". Notwithstanding anything contained in the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 (4 of 1936) (hereinafter referred to in this section as the said Act), the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that all or any of the provisions of the said Act or the rules made thereunder shall a

How do I find court cases under Section 28 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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