Register of child workers
Section 73 of the Factory Act , 1948 deals with register of child workers. The manager of every factory in which children are employed shall maintain a register of child workers, to be available to the Inspector at all times during working hours or when any work is being carried on in a factory showing- (a) the name of each child worker in the factory, (b) the nature of hi
(1) The manager of every factory in which children are employed shall maintain a register of child workers, to be available to the Inspector at all times during working hours or when any work is being carried on in a factory showing- (a) the name of each child worker in the factory, (b) the nature of his work, (c) the group, if any, in which he is included, (d) where his group works on shifts, the relay to which he is allotted, and (e) the number of his certificate of fitness granted under section 69. 3[(1A) No child worker shall be required or allowed to work in any factory unless his name and other particulars have been entered in the register of child workers.] (2) The 4[State] Government may prescribe the form of the register of child workers, manner in which it shall be maintained and the period for which it shall be preserved. 1 Subs. by Act 25 of 1954 2 Ins. by Act 20 of 1987 (w.e.f. 1.12.1987) 3 Ins. by Act 94 of 1976 (w.e.f. 26.10.1976) 4 Subs. for "Provincial" by the Adaptn. of Laws Orders, 1950. Sec. 78
Section 73, The Factory Act , 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).
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Questions about Section 73
What does Section 73 of the Factory Act deal with?
Section 73 of the Factory Act is headed "Register of child workers". The manager of every factory in which children are employed shall maintain a register of child workers, to be available to the Inspector at all times during working hours or when any work is being carried on in a factory showing- (a) the name of each child worker in the factory, (b) the nature of hi
How do I find court cases under Section 73 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 73, section 73 Factory Act 1948, section 73 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 73 of the Factory Act , and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 69 (Certificates of fitness), 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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