Section 4: Abolition of bonded labour system.

The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976Central Act · Act 19 of 1976

(1) On the commencement of this Act, the bonded labour system shall stand abolished and every bonded labourer shall, on such commencement, stand freed and discharged from any obligation to render any bonded labour.

(2) After the commencement of this Act, no person shall--

(a) make any advance under, or in pursuance of, the bonded labour system, or

(b) compel any person to render any bonded labour or other form of forced labour.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
Section	4
Marginal note	Abolition of bonded labour system.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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