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The Goa Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1986

Inspectors

In force Act 4 of 1987 As on 20 Oct 2026

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Act 4 of 1987 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 21 of the Goa Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1986 deals with inspectors. The Government may by notification appoint such persons as it thinks fit to be Inspectors for the purposes of this Act, and may define the local limits within which and the class of establishments in respect of which they shall exercise their functions.

(1) The Government may by notification appoint such persons as it thinks fit to be Inspectors for the purposes of this Act, and may define the local limits within which and the class of establishments in respect of which they shall exercise their functions.

(2) Subject to any rules made in this behalf, an Inspector, within the local limits for which he is appointed, shall have powers- (a) to make such examinations and hold such inquiry as may be necessary for ascertaining whether the provisions of this Act have been and are being complied with;

(b) with such assistance, if any, as he thinks fit, to enter, inspect and search any premises of any factory, industrial or commercial establishment or any farm (agriculture or otherwise) at any reasonable time for the purpose of carrying out the objects of this Act;

(c) to require by a written order the production at such place, as may be prescribed, of any register or record maintained in pursuance of this Act and to record on the spot or otherwise statements of any person which he may consider necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act;

(d) to seize or take copies of such registers or documents or portions thereof as he may consider relevant in respect of an offence under this Act which he has reason to believe has been committed by an employer;

(e) exercise such other powers as may be prescribed.

(3) The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974) shall, so far as may be, apply to any search or seizure under this sub-section as they apply to any search or seizure made under the authority of a warrant issued under section 94 of the said Code.

Section 21, The Goa Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1986 (Act 4 of 1987).

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Questions about Section 21

What does Section 21 of the Goa Labour Welfare Fund Act deal with?

Section 21 of the Goa Labour Welfare Fund Act is headed "Inspectors". The Government may by notification appoint such persons as it thinks fit to be Inspectors for the purposes of this Act, and may define the local limits within which and the class of establishments in respect of which they shall exercise their functions.

How do I find court cases under Section 21 of the Goa Labour Welfare Fund 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: Goa Labour Welfare Fund Act 21, section 21 Goa Labour Welfare Fund Act, section 21 of the Goa Labour Welfare Fund 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 21 of the Goa Labour Welfare Fund Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Goa Labour Welfare Fund Act enacted?

Goa Labour Welfare Fund Act was enacted in 1987 as Act 4 of 1987. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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