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The Factory Act , 1948

Power to exempt public institutions

In force Act 63 of 1948 As on 14 Oct 2026

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Act 63 of 1948

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Section 86 of the Factory Act , 1948 deals with power to exempt public institutions. The [State] Government may exempt, subject to such conditions as it may consider necessary, any workshop or workplace where a manufacturing process is carried on and which is attached to a public institution maintained for the purposes of education, [training research] or reformation, from all or an

The 1[State] Government may exempt, subject to such conditions as it may consider necessary, any workshop or workplace where a manufacturing process is carried on and which is attached to a public institution maintained for the purposes of education, 2[training research] or reformation, from all or any of the provisions of this Act:

Provided that no exemption shall be granted from the provisions relating to hours of work and holidays, unless the persons having the control of the institution submit for the approval of the 3[State] Government a scheme for the regulation of the hours of employment, intervals for meals and holidays of the persons employed in or attending the institution or who are inmates of the institution, and the 4[State] Government is satisfied that the provisions of the scheme are not less favourable than the corresponding provisions of this Act.

Section 86, The Factory Act , 1948 (Act 63 of 1948).

Questions about Section 86

What does Section 86 of the Factory Act deal with?

Section 86 of the Factory Act is headed "Power to exempt public institutions". The [State] Government may exempt, subject to such conditions as it may consider necessary, any workshop or workplace where a manufacturing process is carried on and which is attached to a public institution maintained for the purposes of education, [training research] or reformation, from all or an

How do I find court cases under Section 86 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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