Notice of periods of work for children
Section 72 of the Factory Act , 1948 deals with notice of periods of work for children. There shall be displayed and correctly maintained in every factory in which children are employed in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 108 a notice of periods of work for children, showing clearly for every day the periods during which children may be required or allowed t
(1) There shall be displayed and correctly maintained in every factory in which children are employed in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 108 a notice of periods of work for children, showing clearly for every day the periods during which children may be required or allowed to work.
(2) The periods shown in the notice required by sub-section (1) shall be fixed beforehand in accordance with the methods laid down for adult workers in section 61, and shall be such that children working for those periods would not be in contravention of the provisions of section 71.
(3) The provisions of sub-sections (8), (9) and (10) of section 61 shall apply also to the notice required by sub-section (1) of this section.
Section 72, The Factory Act , 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).
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Questions about Section 72
What does Section 72 of the Factory Act deal with?
Section 72 of the Factory Act is headed "Notice of periods of work for children". There shall be displayed and correctly maintained in every factory in which children are employed in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 108 a notice of periods of work for children, showing clearly for every day the periods during which children may be required or allowed t
How do I find court cases under Section 72 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 72, section 72 Factory Act 1948, section 72 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 72 of the Factory Act , and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 61 (Notice of periods of work for adults), section 71 (Working hours for children), section 108 (Display of notices), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
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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