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

Offences by companies

In force Act 32 of 1966 As on 08 Oct 2026

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Act 32 of 1966

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Section 34 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966 deals with offences by companies. Where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company, every person who, at the time the offence was committed, was incharge of, and was responsible to, the company for conduct of the business of the company, as well as the company, shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be

(1) Where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company, every person who, at the time the offence was committed, was incharge of, and was responsible to, the company for conduct of the business of the company, as well as the company, shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:

Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment provided in this Act if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or is attributable to, any neglect on the part of any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.

Explanation .- For the purposes of this section- (a) "company" means any body corporate and includes a firm, and other association of individuals; and (b) "director", in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.

Section 34, The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966 (Act 32 of 1966).

Questions about Section 34

What does Section 34 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act deal with?

Section 34 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act is headed "Offences by companies". Where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company, every person who, at the time the offence was committed, was incharge of, and was responsible to, the company for conduct of the business of the company, as well as the company, shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be

How do I find court cases under Section 34 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 34, section 34 Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, section 34 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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