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The Factory Act , 1948

Prohibition of overlapping shifts

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 14 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948

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Section 58 of the Factory Act , 1948 deals with prohibition of overlapping shifts. Work shall not be carried on in any factory by means of a system of shifts so arranged that emore than one relay of workers is engaged in work of the same kind at the same time.

(1) Work shall not be carried on in any factory by means of a system of shifts so arranged that emore than one relay of workers is engaged in work of the same kind at the same time. 3[(2) The State Government or, subject to the control of the State Government, the Chief Inspector, may, by written order and for the reasons specified therein, exempt on such conditions as may be deemed expedient, any factory or class or description of factories or any department or section of a factory or any category or description of workers therein from the provisions of sub-section (1).]

Section 58, The Factory Act , 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

Questions about Section 58

What does Section 58 of the Factory Act deal with?

Section 58 of the Factory Act is headed "Prohibition of overlapping shifts". Work shall not be carried on in any factory by means of a system of shifts so arranged that emore than one relay of workers is engaged in work of the same kind at the same time.

How do I find court cases under Section 58 of the Factory Act ?

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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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