Notice of periods of work for children
Section 72 of the Factories Act, 1948 deals with notice of periods of work for children. There shall be displayed and correctly maintained in every factory in which children are employed, in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2) of 1.
(1) There shall be displayed and correctly maintained in every factory in which children are employed, in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2) of 1. The proviso and the Explanation omitted by Act 20 of 1987, s. 22 (w.e.f. 1-12-1987). 2. Ins. by Act 20 of 1957, s. 22 (w.e.f. 1-12-1987). 3. Subs. by Act 25 of 1954, s. 19, for clause (b) (w.e.f. 7-5-1954). 4. Ins. by Act 20 of 1957, s. 23 (w.e.f. 1-12-1987). section 108 a notice of periods of work for children, showing clearly for every day the periods during which children may be required or allowed to work.
(2) The periods shown in the notice required by sub-section (1) shall be fixed beforehand in accordance with the method laid down for adult workers in section 61, and shall be such that children working for those periods would not be working in contravention of any of the provisions of section 71.
(3) The provisions of sub-sections (8), (9) and (10) of section 61 shall apply also to the notice required by sub-section (1) of this section.
Section 72, The Factories Act, 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).
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Questions about Section 72
What does Section 72 of the Factories Act deal with?
Section 72 of the Factories Act is headed "Notice of periods of work for children". There shall be displayed and correctly maintained in every factory in which children are employed, in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2) of 1.
How do I find court cases under Section 72 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 72, section 72 Factories Act 1948 Bihar, section 72 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 72 of the Factories Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 61 (Notice of periods of work for adults), section 71 (Working hours for children), section 108 (Display of notices), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
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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