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The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 (Act No. 37 of 1970).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
1970
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate the employment of contract labour in certain establishments and to provide for its abolition in certain circumstances and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Water, General
Keyword
Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Contract/agreement Governance Inspection Institution Registration Potable water
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
10th February, 1971.
Abstract

This Act regulates the employment of contract labour in establishments and contractors where twenty or more workmen are employed. The Act requires that every principal employer of an establishment to which this Act applies shall apply for registration of the establishment and obtain certificate of registration. The Contractors are required to obtain licence to undertake or execute any work through contract labour. The Act empowers the appropriate government to prohibit employment of contract labour in any process, operation or other work in any establishment.

Full text
English
Website
www.indiacode.nic.in