Section34
The Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948

Section 34

In force Act 79 of 1948 As on 09 Oct 2026

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Act 79 of 1948 Cited by 2 provisions

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Section 34 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no young person shall be required or allowed to work, whether as an employee or otherwise, in any establishment for more than six hours in any day.

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no young person shall be required or allowed to work, whether as an employee or otherwise, in any establishment for more than six hours in any day.

(2) No young person shall be required or allowed to work whether as an employee or otherwise in any establishment for more than three hours in any day unless he has had an interval for rest of at least half an hour. 55[34A. No young person or woman working in any establishment whether as an employee or otherwise, shall be required or allowed to perform such work as may be declared by the State Government by notification in the Official Gazette, to be work involving danger to life, health or morals.] Cod Prohibition of employment of young persons and women in dangerous work. CHAPTER- VII. LEAVE WITH PAY AND PAYMENT OF WAGES.

Section 34, The Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, 1948 (Act 79 of 1948).

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Referred to by 2

  1. s. 56
  2. s. 71

Questions about Section 34

How do I find court cases under Section 34 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act?

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What should I read with Section 34 of the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act, and has it changed?

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When was the Bombay Shops and Establishments Act enacted?

Bombay Shops and Establishments Act was enacted in 1948 as Act 79 of 1948. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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