Section10

The Bihar Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays and Casual Leave) Act, 1976

Penalty for obstructing Inspector

In force Act 17 of 1977 As on 11 Oct 2026

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Act 17 of 1977

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Section 10 of the Bihar Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays and Casual Leave) Act, 1976 deals with penalty for obstructing Inspector. Whoever wilfully obstructs any Inspector in exercise of any powers conferred on him by or under this Act or knowingly fails to produce on demand by an Inspector any register, record or notice which is required to be maintained under the provision of the Act or any rule made thereunder, shall be puni

Whoever wilfully obstructs any Inspector in exercise of any powers conferred on him by or under this Act or knowingly fails to produce on demand by an Inspector any register, record or notice which is required to be maintained under the provision of the Act or any rule made thereunder, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or with a fine which may extend to five hundred rupees or with both:
Provided that in no case such imprisonment shall be less than for a week and such fine shall be less than rupees fifty.
Section 10, The Bihar Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays and Casual Leave) Act, 1976 (Act 17 of 1977).

Questions about Section 10

What does Section 10 of the Bihar Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays and Casual Leave) Act deal with?

Section 10 of the Bihar Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays and Casual Leave) Act is headed "Penalty for obstructing Inspector". Whoever wilfully obstructs any Inspector in exercise of any powers conferred on him by or under this Act or knowingly fails to produce on demand by an Inspector any register, record or notice which is required to be maintained under the provision of the Act or any rule made thereunder, shall be puni

How do I find court cases under Section 10 of the Bihar Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays and Casual Leave) Act?

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When was the Bihar Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays and Casual Leave) Act enacted?

Bihar Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays and Casual Leave) Act was enacted in 1977 as Act 17 of 1977. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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