# The Factory Act , 1948, Section 99: Penalty for permitting double employment of child

- Act: The Factory Act , 1948 (Act 63 of 1948)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/factory-act-1948/section/99/

## Text

If a child works in a factory on any day on which he has already been working in another factory the parent or guardian of the child or the person having custody of or control over him or obtaining any direct benefit from his wages, shall be punishable with 1 Subs. by Act 20 of 1987 (w.e.f. 1.12.1987) 2 Subs. by Act 20 of 1987 (w.e.f. 1.12.1987) 3 Subs. by Act 20 of 1987 (w.e.f. 1.12.1987) 4 Subs. by Act 20 of 1987 (w.e.f. 1.12.1987) 5 Ins. by Act 20 of 1987 (w.e.f. 1.12.1987) 6 Subs. by Act 20 of 1987 (w.e.f. 1.12.1987) 7 Subs. for "one month" by the Factories (Amendment) Act, 1987, w.e.f. 1-12-1987. 8 Subs. for "fifty rupees", by the Factories (Amendment) Act, 1987, w.e.f. 1-12-1987. Sec. 100 fine which may extend to 1[one thousand rupees], unless it appears to the Court that the child so worked without the consent or connivance of such parent, guardian or person.

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