Section 20: Spittoons

The Factories Act(CENTRAL ACT)State Act of Tamil Nadu · Act 63 of 1948

(1) In every factory there shall be provided a sufficient number of spittoons in convenient places and they shall be maintained in a clean and hygienic condition.

(2) The State Government may make rules prescribing the type and the number of spittoons to be provided and their location in any factory and provide for such further matters relating to their maintenance in a clean and hygienic condition.

1. Subs. by Act 20 of 1987, s. 8, for “twenty feet of any washing place, urinal or latrine” (w.e.f. 1-12-1987).

2. Subs. by s. 9, ibid., for “three feet” (w.e.f. 1-12-1987).

(3) No person shall spit within the premises of a factory except in the spittoons provided for the purpose and a notice containing this provision and the penalty for its violation shall be prominently displayed at suitable places in the premises.

(4) Whoever spits in contravention of sub-section (3) shall be punishable with fine not exceeding five rupees.

CHAPTER IV SAFETY

Where this provision sits

Act	The Factories Act(CENTRAL ACT)
Section	20
Marginal note	Spittoons
Jurisdiction	State of Tamil Nadu
Status	In force as published by the source

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