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The Factory Act , 1948

Shelters, rest rooms and lunch rooms

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 11 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 47 of the Factory Act , 1948 deals with shelters, rest rooms and lunch rooms. In every factory, wherein more than one hundred and fifty workers are ordinarily employed, adequate and suitable shelters or rest rooms and a suitable lunch room, with provision for drinking water, where workers can eat meals brought by them, shall be provided and maintained for the use of the worke

(1) In every factory, wherein more than one hundred and fifty workers are ordinarily employed, adequate and suitable shelters or rest rooms and a suitable lunch room, with provision for drinking water, where workers can eat meals brought by them, shall be provided and maintained for the use of the workers:

Provided that any canteen maintained in accordance with the provisions of section 46 shall be regarded as part of the requirements of this sub-section:

Provided further that where a lunch room exists no worker shall eat any food in the workroom. 1 Sub-secs.(2) and (3) subs. for the original sub-sec.(2) by Act 25 of 1954. 2 Subs. by Act 94 of 1976 (w.e.f. 26.10.1976) 3 Original sub-sec.(3) renumbered as sub-sec.(4) by Act 94 of 1976 (w.e.f. 26.10.1976). 4 Subs. by Act 94 of 1976 (w.e.f. 26.10.1976) 5 Ins. by Act 94 of 1976 (w.e.f. 26.10.1976) 6 Subs. for "Provincial" by Adaptn. of Laws Orders, 17950 7 Ins. by Act 94 of 1976 (w.e.f. 26.10.1976) THE Sec. 48 (2) The shelters or rest rooms or lunch rooms to be provided under sub-section (1) shall be sufficiently lighted and ventilated and shall be maintained in a cool and clean condition.

(3) The 1[State] Government may- (a) prescribe the standards in respect of construction, accommodation, furniture and other equipment of shelters, rest rooms and lunch rooms to be provided, under this section;

(b) by notification in the Official Gazette, exempt any factory or class or description of factories from the requirements of this section.

Section 47, The Factory Act , 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 46 Canteens

Referred to by 1

  1. s. 2 Interpretation

Questions about Section 47

What does Section 47 of the Factory Act deal with?

Section 47 of the Factory Act is headed "Shelters, rest rooms and lunch rooms". In every factory, wherein more than one hundred and fifty workers are ordinarily employed, adequate and suitable shelters or rest rooms and a suitable lunch room, with provision for drinking water, where workers can eat meals brought by them, shall be provided and maintained for the use of the worke

How do I find court cases under Section 47 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 47, section 47 Factory Act 1948, section 47 of the Factory 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 47 of the Factory Act , and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 46 (Canteens), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

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.

Other sections of this Act

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