Section76
The Factories Act, 1948

Power to make rules

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 07 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948

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Section 76 of the Factories Act, 1948 deals with power to make rules. The State Government may make rules- (a) prescribing the forms of certificates of fitness to be granted under section 69, providing for the grant of duplicates in the event of toss of the original certificates, and fixing the fees which may be charged for such certificates and renewals thereof and s

The State Government may make rules- (a) prescribing the forms of certificates of fitness to be granted under section 69, providing for the grant of duplicates in the event of toss of the original certificates, and fixing the fees which may be charged for such certificates and renewals thereof and such duplicates;

(b) prescribing the physical standards to be attained by children and adolescents working in factories;

(c) regulating the procedure of certifying surgeons under this Chapter;

(d) specifying other duties which certifying surgeons may be required to perform in connection with the employment of young persons in factories, and fixing the fees which may be charged for such duties and the persons by whom they shall be payable. 1. Ins. by Act 94 of 1976, s. 30 (w.e.f. 26-10-1976).

Section 76, The Factories Act, 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 69 Certificates of fitness

Questions about Section 76

What does Section 76 of the Factories Act deal with?

Section 76 of the Factories Act is headed "Power to make rules". The State Government may make rules- (a) prescribing the forms of certificates of fitness to be granted under section 69, providing for the grant of duplicates in the event of toss of the original certificates, and fixing the fees which may be charged for such certificates and renewals thereof and s

How do I find court cases under Section 76 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 76, section 76 Factories Act 1948 Bihar, section 76 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 76 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.

Other sections of this Act

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