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The Factories Act, 1948

Latrines and urinals

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 09 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948 Cited by 2 provisions

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Section 19 of the Factories Act, 1948 deals with latrines and urinals. In every factory- (a) sufficient latrine and urinal accommodation of prescribed types shall be provided conveniently situated and accessible to workers at all times while they are at factory;

(1) In every factory- (a) sufficient latrine and urinal accommodation of prescribed types shall be provided conveniently situated and accessible to workers at all times while they are at factory;

(b) separate enclosed accommodation shall be provided for male and female workers;

(c) such accommodation shall be adequately lighted and ventilated, and no latrine or urinal shall, unless specially exempted in writing by the Chief Inspector, communicate with any work room except through an intervening open space or ventilated passage;

(d) all such accommodation shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times;

(e) sweepers shall be employed whose primary duty it would be to keep clean latrines, urinals and washing places.

(2) In every factory wherein more than two hundred and fifty workers are ordinarily employed- (a) all latrine and urinal accommodation shall be of prescribed sanitary types;

(b) the floors and internal walls, up to a height of2[ninety centimeters], of the latrines and urinals and the sanitary blocks shall be laid in glazed tiles or otherwise finished to provide a smooth polished impervious surface;

(c) without prejudice to the provisions of clauses (d) and (e) of sub-section (1), the floors, portions of the walls and blocks so laid or finished and the sanitary pans of latrines and urinals shall be thoroughly washed and cleaned at least once in every seven days with suitable detergents or disinfectants or with both. 1. Subs. by Act 20 of 1987, s. 8, for "twenty feet of any washing place, urinal or latrine" (w.e.f. 1-12-1987). 2. Subs. Act 20 of 1987, by s. 9, "three feet" (w.e.f. 1-12-1987).

(3) The State Government may prescribe the number of latrines and urinals to be provided in any factory in proportion to the numbers of male and female workers ordinarily employed therein, and provide for such further mailers in respect of sanitation in factories, including the obligation of workers in this regard, as it considers necessary in the interest of the health of the workers employed therein.

Section 19, The Factories Act, 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

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Referred to by 2

  1. s. 6
  2. s. 120 Repeal and savings

Questions about Section 19

What does Section 19 of the Factories Act deal with?

Section 19 of the Factories Act is headed "Latrines and urinals". In every factory- (a) sufficient latrine and urinal accommodation of prescribed types shall be provided conveniently situated and accessible to workers at all times while they are at factory;

How do I find court cases under Section 19 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 19, section 19 Factories Act 1948 Bihar, section 19 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 19 of the Factories Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer 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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