Section 99

Penalty for permitting double employment of child.

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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    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 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.

Notes

1. Subs. by Act 20 of 1987, s. 37, for "fifty rupees" (w.e.f. 1-12-1987).

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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