Section15
The Factories Act, 1948

Artificial humidification

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 09 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 15 of the Factories Act, 1948 deals with artificial humidification. In respect of all factories in which the humidity of the air is artificially increased, the State Government may make rules,- (a) prescribing standards of humidification;

(1) In respect of all factories in which the humidity of the air is artificially increased, the State Government may make rules,- (a) prescribing standards of humidification;

(b) regulating the methods used for artificially increasing the humidity of the air;

(c) directing prescribed tests for determining the humidity of the air to be correctly carried out and recorded; & adequa Che air to be correctly carried out (d) prescribing methods to be adopted for securing adequate ventilation and cooling of the air in the workrooms.

(2) In any factory in which the humidity of the air is artificially increased, the water used for the purpose shall be taken from a public supply, or other source of drinking water, or shall be effectively purified before it is so used.

(3) If it appears to an Inspector that the water used in a factory for increasing humidity which is required to be effectively purified under sub-section (2) is not effectively purified he may serve on the manager of the factory an order in writing, specifying the measures which in his opinion should be adopted, and requiring them to be carried out before specified date.

Section 15, The Factories Act, 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

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Questions about Section 15

What does Section 15 of the Factories Act deal with?

Section 15 of the Factories Act is headed "Artificial humidification". In respect of all factories in which the humidity of the air is artificially increased, the State Government may make rules,- (a) prescribing standards of humidification;

How do I find court cases under Section 15 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 15, section 15 Factories Act 1948 Bihar, section 15 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 15 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.

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