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Central Acts & Codes

Central ActAmended1948

The Factories Act, 1948

The principal legislation governing the working conditions in factories in India. It lays down provisions for health, safety, welfare, working hours, and employment of young persons in factories.

4 amendments · Last: 2005

Central ActIn Force1987

The Factories (Amendment) Act, 1987

Introduced after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy (1984), this amendment added Chapter IVA dealing specifically with hazardous processes, safety committees, and enhanced duties of occupiers.

Rules & Regulations

Central RulesAmended1950

The Factories Rules, 1950 (Model)

Model rules framed under the Factories Act 1948, providing detailed procedural and technical requirements. Each state has its own version of these rules.

Recent Updates

Amended5 Nov 2023

Factories (Amendment) Act — Hazardous Processes Provisions Revised

Amendments to Chapter IVA of the Factories Act strengthen disclosure requirements for hazardous processes and increase the frequency of mandatory safety audits from annual to bi-annual.

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