The Apprentices Act `1961
An Act to provide for the regulation and control of training of apprentices and for matters connected therewith.1961
List of Chapters & Sections
PRELIMINARY
APPRENTICES AND THEIR TRAINING
3Qualifications for being engaged as an apprentice3AReservation of training places for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in designated trades3BReservation of training places for Other Backward Classes in designated trades4Contract of apprenticeship5Novation of contract of apprenticeship5ARegulation of optional trade5BEngagement of apprentices from other States6Period of apprenticeship training7Termination of apprenticeship contract8Number of apprentices for a designated trade9Practical and basic training of apprentices10Related instruction of apprentices11Obligations of employers12Obligations of apprentices13Payment to apprentices14Health, safety and welfare of apprentices15Hours of work, overtime, leave and holidays16Employer‟s liability for compensation for injury17Conduct and discipline18Apprentices are trainees and not workers19Records and returns20Settlement of disputes21Holding of test and grant of certificate and conclusion of training22Offer and acceptance of employmentAUTHORITIES
23Authorities24Constitution of Councils25Vacancies not to invalidate acts and proceedings26Apprenticeship Advisers27Deputy and Assistant Apprenticeship Advisers28Apprenticeship Advisers to be public servants29Powers of entry, inspection, etc30Offences and penalties31Penalty where no specific penalty is provided32Offences by companies33Cognizance of offences34Delegation of powers35Construction of references36Protection of action taken in good faith37Power to make rules38Repeal