Register of child workers
Section 73 of the Factories Act, 1948 deals with register of child workers. The manager of every factory in which children are employed shall maintain a register of child workers, to be available to the Inspector at all times during working hours or when any work is being carried on in a factory, showing- (a) the name of each child worker in the factory, (b) the nature of h
(1) The manager of every factory in which children are employed shall maintain a register of child workers, to be available to the Inspector at all times during working hours or when any work is being carried on in a factory, showing- (a) the name of each child worker in the factory, (b) the nature of his work, (c) the group, if any, in which he is included, (d) where his group works on shifts, the relay to which he is allotted, and (e) the number of his certificate of fitness granted under section 69. any 169. 1[(1A) No child worker shall be required or allowed to work in any factory unless his name and other particulars have been entered in the register of child workers.] (2) The State Government may prescribe the form of the register of child workers, the manner in which it shall be maintained and the period for which it shall be preserved.
Section 73, The Factories Act, 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).
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Questions about Section 73
What does Section 73 of the Factories Act deal with?
Section 73 of the Factories Act is headed "Register of child workers". The manager of every factory in which children are employed shall maintain a register of child workers, to be available to the Inspector at all times during working hours or when any work is being carried on in a factory, showing- (a) the name of each child worker in the factory, (b) the nature of h
How do I find court cases under Section 73 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 73, section 73 Factories Act 1948 Bihar, section 73 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 73 of the Factories Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 69 (Certificates of fitness), 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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