The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act
An Act to provide for the welfare of the workers in beedi and cigar establishments and to regulate the conditions of their work and for matters connected therewith.1966
List of Chapters & Sections
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1Short title, extent and commencement2Definitions3Industrial premises to be licensed4Licences5Appeals6Inspectors7Powers of Inspectors7AInspector not to disclose the source of any complaint, etc8Cleanliness9Ventilation10Overcrowding11Drinking water12Latrines and urinals13Washing facilities14Creches15First aid16Canteens17Working hours18Wages for overtime work19Interval for rest20Spread over21Weekly holidays22Notice of periods of work23Hours of work to correspond with notice under section 2224Prohibition of employment of children25Prohibition of employment of women or young persons during certain hours26Annual leave with wages27Wages during leave period28Application of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 to industrial premises29Special provisions30Onus as to age31Notice of dismissal32Penalty for obstructing Inspector33General penalty for offence34Offences by companies35Indemnity36Cognizance of offences37Application of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 and the Maternity Benefit Act, 196138Certain provisions not to apply to industrial premises39Application of the Industrial Disputes Act, 194740Effect of laws and agreements inconsistent with this Act41Power to exempt42Powers of Central Government to give directions43Act not to apply to self-employed persons in private dwelling houses44Power to make rules