Casing of new machinery
Section 26 of the Factory Act , 1948 deals with casing of new machinery. In all machinery driven by power and installed in any factory after the commencement of this Act,- (a) every set screw, bolt or key on any revolving shaft, spindle, wheel or pinion shall be so sunk, encased or otherwise effectively guarded as to prevent danger;
(1) In all machinery driven by power and installed in any factory after the commencement of this Act,- (a) every set screw, bolt or key on any revolving shaft, spindle, wheel or pinion shall be so sunk, encased or otherwise effectively guarded as to prevent danger;
(b) all spur, worm and other toothed or friction gearing which does not require frequent adjustment while in motion shall be completely encased, unless it is so situated as to be as safe as it would be if it were completely encased.
(2) Whoever sells or lets on hire or, as agent of a seller or hirer, causes or procures to be sold or let or hire, for use in a factory any machinery driven by power which does not comply with the provisions of 3[sub-section (1) or any rules made under sub-section (3)], shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees or with both. 4[(3) The State Government may make rules specifying further safeguards to be provided in respect of any other dangerous part of any particular machine or class or description of machines.]
Section 26, The Factory Act , 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).
Questions about Section 26
What does Section 26 of the Factory Act deal with?
Section 26 of the Factory Act is headed "Casing of new machinery". In all machinery driven by power and installed in any factory after the commencement of this Act,- (a) every set screw, bolt or key on any revolving shaft, spindle, wheel or pinion shall be so sunk, encased or otherwise effectively guarded as to prevent danger;
How do I find court cases under Section 26 of the Factory 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: Factory Act 1948 26, section 26 Factory Act 1948, section 26 of the Factory Act . Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was the Factory Act enacted?
Factory 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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