The Apprentices Act, 1961
Central · 1961
- S. 1Short title, extent, commencement and application.
- S. 2Definitions.
- S. 3Qualifications for being engaged as an apprentice.
- S. 3AReservation of training places for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in designated trades.
- S. 3BReservation of training places for Other Backward Classes in designated trades.
- S. 4Contract of apprenticeship.
- S. 5Novation of contract of apprenticeship.
- S. 5ARegulation of optional trade.
- S. 5BEngagement of apprentices from other States.
- S. 6Period of apprenticeship training.
- S. 7Termination of apprenticeship contract.
- S. 8Number of apprentices for a designated trade.
- S. 9Practical and basic training of apprentices.
- S. 10Related instruction of apprentices.
- S. 11Obligations of employers.
- S. 12Obligations of apprentices.
- S. 13Payment to apprentices.
- S. 14Health, safety and welfare of apprentices.
- S. 15Hours of work, overtime, leave and holidays.
- S. 16Employer‟s liability for compensation for injury.
- S. 17Conduct and discipline.
- S. 18Apprentices are trainees and not workers.
- S. 19Records and returns.
- S. 20Settlement of disputes.
- S. 21Holding of test and grant of certificate and conclusion of training.
- S. 22Offer and acceptance of employment.
- S. 23Authorities.
- S. 24Constitution of Councils.
- S. 25Vacancies not to invalidate acts and proceedings.
- S. 26Apprenticeship Advisers.
- S. 27Deputy and Assistant Apprenticeship Advisers.
- S. 28Apprenticeship Advisers to be public servants.
- S. 29Powers of entry, inspection, etc.
- S. 30Offences and penalties.
- S. 31Penalty where no specific penalty is provided.
- S. 32Offences by companies.
- S. 33Cognizance of offences.
- S. 34Delegation of powers.
- S. 35Construction of references.
- S. 36Protection of action taken in good faith.
- S. 37Power to make rules.
- S. 38Repeal.