(1) This Act may be called the Factories Act, 1948.
1[(2) It extends to the whole of India. 2[***]
(3) It shall come into force on the 1st day of April, 1949.
Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement
The Factories Act, 1948State Act of Maharashtra · Act 63 of 1948
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| Act | The Factories Act, 1948 |
|---|---|
| Section | 1 |
| Marginal note | Short title, extent and commencement |
| Jurisdiction | State of Maharashtra |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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