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Act 63 of 1948 Cited by 4 provisions

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Cross-references

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Referred to by 4

1. s. 54 Daily hours
2. s. 61 Notice of periods of work for adults
3. s. 64 Power to make exempting rules
4. s. 65 Power to make exempting orders

Questions about Section 51

What does Section 51 of the Factory Act deal with?

Section 51 of the Factory Act is headed "Weekly hours". No adult worker shall be required or allowed to work in a factory for more than forty-eight hours in any week.

How do I find court cases under Section 51 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 51, section 51 Factory Act 1948, section 51 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 51 of the Factory Act , and has it changed?

4 other provisions in this corpus refer 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

• 2. Interpretation1530 words
• 120. Repeal and savings1473 words
• 7. Notice by occupier1399 words
• 79. Annual leave with wages1249 words
• 64. Power to make exempting rules1007 words
• 28. Hoists and lifts995 words

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