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The Factory Act , 1948

Hours of work to correspond with notice under section 72 and register under section 73

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 14 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948

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Section 74 of the Factory Act , 1948 deals with hours of work to correspond with notice under section 72 and register under section 73. No child shall be employed in any factory otherwise than in accordance with the notice of periods of work of children displayed in the factory and the entries made before hand against his name in the register of child workers of the factory.

No child shall be employed in any factory otherwise than in accordance with the notice of periods of work of children displayed in the factory and the entries made before hand against his name in the register of child workers of the factory.

Section 74, The Factory Act , 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

Questions about Section 74

What does Section 74 of the Factory Act deal with?

Section 74 of the Factory Act is headed "Hours of work to correspond with notice under section 72 and register under section 73". No child shall be employed in any factory otherwise than in accordance with the notice of periods of work of children displayed in the factory and the entries made before hand against his name in the register of child workers of the factory.

How do I find court cases under Section 74 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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