Factories Act, 1948 – History, Objective & Applicability

Introduction

The factory is a building or premise where people use machines and physical labour to produce goods. The factory act, 1948 were passed by the constituent assembly on 28th August 1948, the governor-general of India gave his assent on September 23, 1948, and it came into force on 1st April 1949.

It provides safeguards to health, safety and welfare of workers in the factories as well as protection to the exploited workers to increase their working conditions in the industries or factories. It will also monitor the owners of the premises and strict observations will be made concerning factories and other working conditions of labourers. The Act covers 120 sections, 11 chapters and 3 schedules.