# The Factories Act, 1948, Section 49: Welfare officers

- Act: The Factories Act, 1948 (Act 63 of 1948)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/factories-act-1948/section/49/

## Text

(1) In every factory wherein five hundred or more workers are ordinarily employed the occupier shall employ in the factory such number of welfare officers as may be prescribed. (2) The State Government may prescribe the duties, qualifications and conditions of service of officers employed under sub-section (1). 1. Ins. by Act 94 of 1976, s. 22 (w.e.f. 26-10-1976). 2. Subs. by s. 23, ibid., for "fifty women workers" (w.e.f. 26-10-1976).

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