Penalties under the Factories Act, 1948
The Factories Act, 1948 has several penalties for violations, including:
Section 92
The occupier and manager of a factory can be punished with up to two years in prison, a fine of up to one lakh rupees, or both for violating the Act or rules made under it. If the violation continues after conviction, the offender can be fined an additional one thousand rupees for each day the violation continues.
Chapter IV Violations
If a violation of Chapter IV, which pertains to safety or dangerous operations, results in death, the penalty is a fine of not less than Rs. 25,000. If the violation results in serious injuries, the penalty is a fine of not less than Rs. 50,000.
Section 94
If an offender is convicted of a violation under Section 92 and is again guilty of a violation of the same provision, the penalty is up to three years in prison and/or a fine of not less than Rs. 10,000 but may extend up to Rs. 2 lakhs.
Section 95
If an offender obstructs inspectors, the penalty is up to six months in prison and/or a fine of up to Rs. 10,000.
Section 96
If an offender wrongfully discloses results pertaining to the analysis, the penalty is up to six months in prison and/or a fine of up to Rs. 10,000.
Section 96A
If an offender violates Sections 41B, 41C, and 41H, the penalty is up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to Rs. 2,00,000. If the violation continues, the offender can be fined an additional Rs. 4,000 per day.
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731The Factories Act, 1948 has several penalties for violations, including:
Section 92
The occupier and manager of a factory can be punished with up to two years in prison, a fine of up to one lakh rupees, or both for violating the Act or rules made under it. If the violation continues after conviction, the offender can be fined an additional one thousand rupees for each day the violation continues.
Chapter IV Violations
If a violation of Chapter IV, which pertains to safety or dangerous operations, results in death, the penalty is a fine of not less than Rs. 25,000. If the violation results in serious injuries, the penalty is a fine of not less than Rs. 50,000.
Section 94
If an offender is convicted of a violation under Section 92 and is again guilty of a violation of the same provision, the penalty is up to three years in prison and/or a fine of not less than Rs. 10,000 but may extend up to Rs. 2 lakhs.
Section 95
If an offender obstructs inspectors, the penalty is up to six months in prison and/or a fine of up to Rs. 10,000.
Section 96
If an offender wrongfully discloses results pertaining to the analysis, the penalty is up to six months in prison and/or a fine of up to Rs. 10,000.
Section 96A
If an offender violates Sections 41B, 41C, and 41H, the penalty is up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to Rs. 2,00,000. If the violation continues, the offender can be fined an additional Rs. 4,000 per day.
Need to read the rest from the Factory's Rules of the state you are working.
From India, Mumbai
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