Lighting
Section 17 of the Factories Act, 1948 deals with lighting. In every pan of a factory where workers are working of passing there shall be provided and maintained sufficient and suitable lighting, natural or artificial, or both.
(1) In every pan of a factory where workers are working of passing there shall be provided and maintained sufficient and suitable lighting, natural or artificial, or both. 1. Subs. by Act 20 of 1987, s. 7 for "three hundred and fifty cubic feet" (w.e.f. 1-12-1987). 2. Subs. by s. 7, ibid., for "five hundred cubic feet" (w.e.f. 1-12-1987). 3. Subs. by s. 7, ibid., for "fourteen feet" (w.e.f. 1-12-1987).
(2) In every factory all glazed windows and skylights used for the lighting of the workrooms shall be kept clean on both the inner and outer surfaces and, so far as compliance with the provisions of any rules made under sub-section (3) of section 13 will allow, free from obstruction.
(3) In even factory effective provision shall, so far as is practicable, be made for the prevention of- (a) glare, either directly from a source of light or by reflection from a smooth or polished surface:
(b) the formation of shadows to such an extent as to cause eye-strain or the risk of accident to any worker.
(4) The State Government may prescribe standards of sufficient and suitable lighting for factories or for any class or description of factories or for any manufacturing process.
Section 17, The Factories Act, 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).
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Questions about Section 17
What does Section 17 of the Factories Act deal with?
Section 17 of the Factories Act is headed "Lighting". In every pan of a factory where workers are working of passing there shall be provided and maintained sufficient and suitable lighting, natural or artificial, or both.
How do I find court cases under Section 17 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 17, section 17 Factories Act 1948 Bihar, section 17 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 17 of the Factories Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 13 (Ventilation and temperature), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 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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