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The Factories Act, 1948

Disposal of wastes and effluents

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 10 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 12 of the Factories Act, 1948 deals with disposal of wastes and effluents. Effective arrangements shall be made in every factory for the treatment of wastes and effluents due to the manufacturing process carried on therein, so as to render them innocuous, and for their disposal.] (2) The State Government may make rules prescribing the arrangements to be made under sub-sect

5[(1) Effective arrangements shall be made in every factory for the treatment of wastes and effluents due to the manufacturing process carried on therein, so as to render them innocuous, and for their disposal.] (2) The State Government may make rules prescribing the arrangements to be made under sub-section (1) or requiring that the arrangements made in accordance with sub-section (1) shall be approved by such authority as may be prescribed.

Section 12, The Factories Act, 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

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Questions about Section 12

What does Section 12 of the Factories Act deal with?

Section 12 of the Factories Act is headed "Disposal of wastes and effluents". Effective arrangements shall be made in every factory for the treatment of wastes and effluents due to the manufacturing process carried on therein, so as to render them innocuous, and for their disposal.] (2) The State Government may make rules prescribing the arrangements to be made under sub-sect

How do I find court cases under Section 12 of the Factories 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: Factories Act 1948 Bihar 12, section 12 Factories Act 1948 Bihar, section 12 of the Factories Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 12 of the Factories Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Factories Act enacted?

Factories Act was enacted in 1948 as Act 63 of 1948. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

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