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The Factories Act, 1948

Striking gear and devices for cutting off power

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 24 of the Factories Act, 1948 deals with striking gear and devices for cutting off power. In every factory- (a) suitable striking gear or other efficient mechanical appliance shall be provided and maintained and used to move driving belts to and from fast and loose pulleys which form part of the transmission machinery, and such gear or appliances shall be so constructed, placed and maint

(1) In every factory- (a) suitable striking gear or other efficient mechanical appliance shall be provided and maintained and used to move driving belts to and from fast and loose pulleys which form part of the transmission machinery, and such gear or appliances shall be so constructed, placed and maintained as to prevent the belt from creeping back on to the fast pulley;

(b) driving belts when not in use shall not be allowed to rest or ride upon shafting in motion.

(2) In every factory suitable devices for cutting off power in emergencies from running machinery shall be provided and maintained in every work-room: 1. Subs. by Act 25 of 1954. s. 6. (w.e.f. 7.5.1954). 2. Subs. by Act 20 of 1987, s. 10 (w.e.f. 1-12-1987).

Provided that in respect of factories in operation before the commencement of this Act, the provisions of this sub-section shall apply only to work-rooms in which electricity is used as power. "[(3) When a device, which can inadvertently shift from "off" to "on" position, is provided in a factory to cut off power, arrangements shall be provided for locking the device in safe position to prevent accidental starting of the transmission machinery or other machines to which the device is fitted.]

Section 24, The Factories Act, 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

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  1. s. 92 General penalty for offences

Questions about Section 24

What does Section 24 of the Factories Act deal with?

Section 24 of the Factories Act is headed "Striking gear and devices for cutting off power". In every factory- (a) suitable striking gear or other efficient mechanical appliance shall be provided and maintained and used to move driving belts to and from fast and loose pulleys which form part of the transmission machinery, and such gear or appliances shall be so constructed, placed and maint

How do I find court cases under Section 24 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 Haryana 24, section 24 Factories Act 1948 Haryana, section 24 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 24 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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