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The Factory Act , 1948

Power to make rules to supplement this Chapter

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 11 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948

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Section 50 of the Factory Act , 1948 deals with power to make rules to supplement this Chapter. The [State] Government may make rules- (a) exempting, subject to compliance with such alternative arrangement for the welfare of workers as may be prescribed, any factory or class or description of factories from compliance with any of the provisions of this Chapter;

The 5[State] Government may make rules- (a) exempting, subject to compliance with such alternative arrangement for the welfare of workers as may be prescribed, any factory or class or description of factories from compliance with any of the provisions of this Chapter;

(b) requiring in any factory or class or description of factories that representatives of the workers employed in the factory shall be associated with the management of the welfare arrangements of the workers. 1 Subs. for "Provincial" by Adaptn. of Laws Orders, 1950 2 Subs. for "Fifty women workers" by Act 94 of 1976 (w.e.f. 26.10.1976) 3 Subs. for "Provincial" by Adaptn. of Laws Orders, 1950 4 Subs. for "Provincial" by Adaptn. of Laws Orders, 1950 5 Subs. for "Provincial" by Adaptn. of Laws Orders, 1950 Sec. 55 CHAPTER VI WORKING HOURS OF ADULTS

Section 50, The Factory Act , 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

Questions about Section 50

What does Section 50 of the Factory Act deal with?

Section 50 of the Factory Act is headed "Power to make rules to supplement this Chapter". The [State] Government may make rules- (a) exempting, subject to compliance with such alternative arrangement for the welfare of workers as may be prescribed, any factory or class or description of factories from compliance with any of the provisions of this Chapter;

How do I find court cases under Section 50 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 50, section 50 Factory Act 1948, section 50 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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