Section 45
Prohibition of the presence of persons below eighteen years of age in a mine.
About this Act
An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the regulation of labour and safety in mines.
1[45. Prohibition of the presence of persons below eighteen years of age in a mine.--Subject
to the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 40, after such date as the Central Government may, by
notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf, no person below eighteen years of age shall
be allowed to be present in any part of a mine above ground where any operation connected with or
incidental to any mining operation is being carried on.]
Notes
1. Subs. by s. 26, ibid., for section 45 (w.e.f. 31-5-1984).