Section 23:
Administration of Factories Act, 1948.
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Factories
Act, 1948 (63 of 1948), the authority to administer the said Act and to do all things for the enforcement of
its provisions, including the appointment of inspecting staff and the making of rules thereunder, shall vest
in the Central Government in relation to any factory owned by the Central Government 1[or any authority
or corporation established by it or a Government company] and engaged in carrying out the purposes of
this Act.
Notes:
1. Ins. by s. 5, ibid. (w.e.f. 8-9-1987).