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

Ventilation

In force Act 32 of 1966 As on 10 Oct 2026

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Act 32 of 1966

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Section 9 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966 deals with ventilation. For the purpose of preventing injury to the health of the persons working therein, every industrial premises shall maintain such standards of lighting, ventilation and temperature, as may be prescribed.

(1) For the purpose of preventing injury to the health of the persons working therein, every industrial premises shall maintain such standards of lighting, ventilation and temperature, as may be prescribed. OLE (2) Wherever dust or fume or other impurity of such a nature and to such an extent as is likely to be injurious or offensive to the persons employed in any industrial premises is given off by reason of the manufacturing process carried on in such premises, the competent authority may require the employer to take such effective measures as may prevent the inhalation of such dust, fume or other impurity and accumulation thereof in any work room.

Section 9, The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966 (Act 32 of 1966).

Questions about Section 9

What does Section 9 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act deal with?

Section 9 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act is headed "Ventilation". For the purpose of preventing injury to the health of the persons working therein, every industrial premises shall maintain such standards of lighting, ventilation and temperature, as may be prescribed.

How do I find court cases under Section 9 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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