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The Factories Act, 1948

Power to exempt factories

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 05 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 84 of the Factories Act, 1948 deals with power to exempt factories. Where the State Government is satisfied that the leave rules applicable to workers in a factory provide benefits which in its opinion are not less favourable than those for which this Chapter makes provision it may, by written order;

Where the State Government is satisfied that the leave rules applicable to workers in a factory provide benefits which in its opinion are not less favourable than those for which this Chapter makes provision it may, by written order; exempt the factory from all or any of the provisions of this Chapter subject to such conditions as may be specified in the order.] 1[Explanation .- For the purposes of this section, in deciding whether the benefits which are provided for by any leave rules are less favourable than those for which this Chapter makes provision, or not, the totality of the benefits shall be taken into account.] CHAPTER IX SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Section 84, The Factories Act, 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

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  1. s. 120 Repeal and savings

Questions about Section 84

What does Section 84 of the Factories Act deal with?

Section 84 of the Factories Act is headed "Power to exempt factories". Where the State Government is satisfied that the leave rules applicable to workers in a factory provide benefits which in its opinion are not less favourable than those for which this Chapter makes provision it may, by written order;

How do I find court cases under Section 84 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 84, section 84 Factories Act 1948 Bihar, section 84 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 84 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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