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The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Labour Welfare Fund Act 1986

Offences by companies

In force Act 4 of 1986 As on 12 Oct 2026

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Act 4 of 1986

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Section 28 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Labour Welfare Fund Act 1986 deals with offences by companies. If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, every person, who, at the time the offence was committed, was in-charge of, and was responsible to the company for the conduct of the business of the company as well as the company, shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished

(1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, every person, who, at the time the offence was committed, was in-charge of, and was responsible to the company for the conduct of the business of the company as well as the company, 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 the 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 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 a body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and (b) 'Director' in relation to a firm means a partner in the firm.

Section 28, The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Labour Welfare Fund Act 1986 (Act 4 of 1986).

Questions about Section 28

What does Section 28 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Labour Welfare Fund Act 1986 deal with?

Section 28 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Labour Welfare Fund Act 1986 is headed "Offences by companies". If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, every person, who, at the time the offence was committed, was in-charge of, and was responsible to the company for the conduct of the business of the company as well as the company, shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished

How do I find court cases under Section 28 of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Labour Welfare Fund Act 1986?

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When was the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Labour Welfare Fund Act 1986 enacted?

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Labour Welfare Fund Act 1986 was enacted in 1986 as Act 4 of 1986. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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