Section 56

Spread over.

The Factories Act, 1948

  • Act 63 of 1948
  • Ministry of Labour and Employment
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law regulating labour in factories.

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    The periods of work of an adult worker in a factory shall be so arranged that inclusive of his intervals for rest under section 55, they shall not spread over more than ten and a half hours in any day:
     Provided that the Chief Inspector may, for reasons to be specified in writing increase the 1[spread over up to twelve hours].

Notes

1. Subs. by Act 94 of 1976, s. 24, for "spread over to twelve hours" (w.e.f. 26-10-1976).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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