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

Penalty for obstructing Inspector

In force Act 32 of 1966 As on 11 Oct 2026

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Act 32 of 1966

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Section 32 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966 deals with penalty for obstructing Inspector. Whoever obstructs the Chief Inspector or an Inspector in the exercise of any powers conferred on him by or under this Act, or fails to produce on demand by the Chief Inspector or an Inspector any register or other document kept in his custody in pursuance of this Act or of any rules made thereunder,

Whoever obstructs the Chief Inspector or an Inspector in the exercise of any powers conferred on him by or under this Act, or fails to produce on demand by the Chief Inspector or an Inspector any register or other document kept in his custody in pursuance of this Act or of any rules made thereunder, or conceals or prevents any employee in an industrial premises from appearing before or being examined by the Chief Inspector or an Inspector, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2[six months] which may extend to "[five thousand rupees], or with both.

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

Questions about Section 32

What does Section 32 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act deal with?

Section 32 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act is headed "Penalty for obstructing Inspector". Whoever obstructs the Chief Inspector or an Inspector in the exercise of any powers conferred on him by or under this Act, or fails to produce on demand by the Chief Inspector or an Inspector any register or other document kept in his custody in pursuance of this Act or of any rules made thereunder,

How do I find court cases under Section 32 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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