# The Factory Act , 1948, Section 54: Daily hours

- Act: The Factory Act , 1948 (Act 63 of 1948)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/factory-act-1948/section/54/

## Text

Subject to the provisions of section 51, no adult worker shall be required or allowed to work in a factory for more than nine hours in any day: 1[Provided that, subject to the previous approval of the Chief Inspector, the daily maximum hours specified in this section may be exceeded in order to facilitate the change of shifts.]

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