Section41
The Factories Act, 1948

Power to make rules to supplement this Chapter

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 08 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 41 of the Factories Act, 1948 deals with power to make rules to supplement this Chapter. The State Government may make rules requiring the provision in any factory or in any class or description of factories of such further[devices and me assures] for securing the safely of persons employed therein as it may deem necessary.

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Section 41, The Factories Act, 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

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Questions about Section 41

What does Section 41 of the Factories Act deal with?

Section 41 of the Factories Act is headed "Power to make rules to supplement this Chapter". The State Government may make rules requiring the provision in any factory or in any class or description of factories of such further[devices and me assures] for securing the safely of persons employed therein as it may deem necessary.

How do I find court cases under Section 41 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 41, section 41 Factories Act 1948 Bihar, section 41 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 41 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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