THE FACTORIES ACT, 1948 [ACT NO. LXIII OF 1948] (23rd September, 1948) An Act to consolidate and amend the law regulating labour in factories. WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law regulating labour in factories; It is hereby enacted as follows:- Application of this Act revealed a number of defects and weaknesses which hampered effective administration. In the meanwhile industrial activities in the country grew to a very large extent and it became essential to overhaul the Factories law. To achieve this objective the Factories Bill was introduced in the Legislature. Discover the ins and outs of the Factories Act 1948 in our ultimate guide. Get all the essential information you need right here. THE FACTORIES ACT, 1948 ACT NO. 63 OF 19481 [23rd September, 1948.] An Act to consolidate and amend the law regulating labour in factories. WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law regulating labour in factories; It is hereby enacted as follows:— CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY 1.
