Factories act 1948 pdf with latest amendments is the hard copy of a documented form which states the latest amendments passed in the bill that to be added to this act in order to benefit factory workers and employees. The state government of maharashtra has made maharashtra factories second amendment rules, 2017 to further amend the maharashtra factories rules, 1963. In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, a act means the factories act, 1948. Lakshadweep madhya pradesh maharashtra manipur meghalaya. Government are, therefore, initiating various measures from time to time to ensure that adequate. There is a observation of factory inspectors visit about display notice board at factory gate as abstract of the factory act 1948 and maharashtra factories rules 1963 in form 26 shall be displayed. Implementing agency for the factories act, 1948 and the maharashtra factories rules 1963 a b. Later, in factories amendment act 1947, two new schedules were inserted describing about the provisions regarding hazardous processes. Health measures and safety provisions as per factories act, 1948. Factories act 1948 international labour organization. Whereas it is expedient further to amend the factories act, 1948. It deals with various problems concerning safety, health, efficiency and wellbeing of the persons at work places. Short title and extent 1 these rules may be called the maharashtra factories rules, 1963. The updating and uploading of rules, regulations, notifications, etc.
Rules regulations notifications orders circulars statutory ordinance statutes. Abstact of factories act 1948 and maharashtra factories. The state government may, by order in writing, exempt, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, any factory or class or description of factories in respect of any vessel, sump, tank, pit or opening from compliance with the provisions of this section. Under the definition of factory in the act of provisions selecting to health. The act is applicable to any premises involved in manufacturing process engaging 10 or more people with the aid of power or 20 or more people without the aid of power. Factories act as amended by maharashtra government amendments taken place under maharashtra factories act on 2. The factories act was amended in 1949, 1950, 1954, 1956, 1976 and 1989. After the rule 102b of the maharashtra factories rules, 1963 the following rule shall be inserted, namely.
This act was extended to the rest of the state of maharashtra by mah. Welfare officer under factory act 1948 pdf download citehr. Updating and uploading of all central acts available on this web page is the proprietary of the legislative department in the ministry of law and justice. Maharashtra factories rules, 1963 chapter i preliminary 1.
Government of punjab, labour department vide notification dated 20th april 2020, in exercise of powers conferred under section 65 of the factories act 1948, has exempted factories for three months from certain provisions of the act. The electricity supply act, 1948 deals with the statutory powers and functions of the central electricity authority. The factories act 1948 and the maharashtra factories rules 1963 ppt. An adolescent who has been granted a certificate of fitness to work in a factory as an adult and who while at work in a factory carries a token giving reference to the certificate shall be deemed to be an adult for all the purposes of the provisions of the act relating to the working hours of adults and the employment of young persons. However, for shops and establishments in maharashtra, there is such a provision and because of which 26th january, 1st may, 15th august and 2nd october are observed to be paid holidays. As per the 1948 factories act, a factory is defined as any premises having.
Whereas it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law regulating labour in factories. Form see section 453 and 111aii of factories act, 1948 application for renewal of the first aid training institute from director, industrial safety and health maharashtra state, mumbai. The act was amended in the year 1891, 1911, 1922, 1934, 1948, 1976 and 1987. Factories act is a labour legislation history essay. The state government is empowered to declare that al or any of the provisions. The directorate of industrial safety and health dish formerly known as factory inspectorate is administrative machinery set up by govt. Registration and grant of license form 2 62 kb declaration for grant of license 125 kb 2.
Changes brought about by the factory act,1948 the following changes were made by the factories act, 1948. It is proposed to widen the scope of private sector participation in power generation, supply and distribution by suitably amending the aforesaid acts. The factories act, 1948 maharashtra industry, trade and. Plz help me i even dnt know what are the qualification required for the same. Factory plan layout approval under the factories act 1948. Introduction in india the first factories act was passed in 1881. The factories act, 1948 came into force on the 1st day of april,1949 and extends to the whole of india. Jun 01, 20 the factories act 1948 and the maharashtra factories rules 1963 ppt slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Sep 03, 2012 an adolescent who has been granted a certificate of fitness to work in a factory as an adult and who while at work in a factory carries a token giving reference to the certificate shall be deemed to be an adult for all the purposes of the provisions of the act relating to the working hours of adults and the employment of young persons. Health measures and safety provisions in factories act, 1948. It extends to whole of india and applies to every factory wherein 20 or more workers are ordinary employed. Objective and applicability of the factories act the main objective of the factories act, 1948 is to ensure a safe environment for the persons working inside a factory. Establishment of a legal practitioner amendment to s.
Since the aim and object of the act is to safeguard the interest of workers and protect them from exploitation, the act prescribes certain standards with regard to. Section 29 of the factories act deals with lifting machines and lifting tackles which are defined under explanation. Approval, licensing and registration of factories 1 the state government may make rules 22 a requiring, for the purposes of the act, the submission of plans of any class or description of factories to the chief inspector or the state government. It was passed with the intention of safeguarding the health of workers and adopted by india. The main object of the factories act, 1948 is to ensure adequate safety measures and to promote the health and welfare of the workers employed in factories. The state government or the chief inspector of factories may require, for the. The factories act 1948 was an act of parliament passed in the united kingdom by the labour government of clement attlee. The state government may, 4on its own or on an application made in this. Working hours, holidays lighting and ventilation, should be extended to all work places in view of the unsatisfactory state of affairs not prevailing in unregulated factories. An act to consolidate and amend the law regulating labour in.
In any case of public emergency the state government may, by notification in the official. Implementing agency for the factories act, 1948 and the maharashtra factories. The employees state insurance act, 1948 the employees provident fund and miscellaneous provisions act, 1952. What are the latest amendments in factory act in india. Definitions in these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, a act means the factories act, 1948. The factory act, 1948 i the factories act, 1948 index sec.
April, 1948 an act to provide for certain benefits to employees in case of sickness, maternity and employment injury and to make provision for certain other matters in relation thereto. Factories act 1948 also help to formulate national policies that regulate the occupational safety of indian labour and also deals with many problems that. An act to consolidate and amend the law regulating labour in factories. Punjab government of punjab extends working hours for factories for three months. Dear sir this question is related to maharashtra area. Factories maharashtra amendment act 2015 pdf download. The factory act 1948 is more comprehensive than the previous act and focuses mainly on health, safety, welfare of the workers inside factories, working hours, minimum age to work, leave with pay etc. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Do a hand driven lifting equipment need certification from competent person under article 29 of factories act. Contains all enforced central and state acts linked with subordinate data like rules. Maintaining sound health is undoubtedly a concern for everyone but it is more necessary for those who are constantly under threat of health hazards. Form 26 abstract of the factories act, 1948 and the maharashtra factories.
The factories act, 1948 with latest amendments l workplace. Registration of factories 6, factories to be registered. The amendment bill amends section 661 c of factories act, 1948 to ease provisions related to working of women in night shifts in the state. Factories act, 1948 has been enacted to consolidate and amend the law regulating the workers working in the factories. Download gujarat factory act 1948 forms download here in pdf format. Compulsory holiday factories act maharashtra pdf download. Provided that the state government may, by notification in the official. What are the factories act 1948 pdf with latest amendments. This law was applicable to only those factories, which employed 100 or more workers.
Frequently asked questions on factories act 1948 foundation jps. This act was basically designed to protect children and to provide few measures for health and safety of the workers. Form see section 453 and 111aii of factories act, 1948. Since the aim and object of the act is to safeguard the interest of workers and protect them from exploitation, the act prescribes certain standards. In order to standardize the health measures and safety provisions as per the factories act 1948 lays down certain health measures. Frequently asked questions for applicant in case of any queryclarification regarding submission of application form and approval of plan layout.
Gazette, exempt any factory or class or description of factories from all or. The factories act 1948 63 of 1948 is an act to consolidate and amend the law regulating labor in factories. Moreover, there is no any such act in maharashtra which makes compulsory for an employer to declare a holiday on national holidays to its factory. Dear all, what is the procedure for registration of welfare officer in maharashtra under factory act 1948. Directorate of industrial safety and health, maharashtra. Factories act, 1948 corrected up to 31987 directorate general. In this act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,a adult means a person who has completed his eighteenth year of age.
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