The West Bengal Factories Rules,1958

The Factories Act is a social legislation that has been enacted for occupational safety, health, and welfare of workers at work place. The State of West Bengal has formulated its rules as envisaged under the act and they are known as The West Bengal Factories Rules, 1958.

The Act is applicable to all factories, including State and Central Government, in the premises wherein:

• 10 or more workers are employed with the use of power.
• 20 or more workers are employed without the use of power.
• Less than 10 workers, if activity is notified by the State Government.

Acts & Amendments

Amendments vide Notification No. 1044-LW/IR-2/2001 Dt. 20th December, 2005 West Bengal Factories Act 

Amendments vide Notification No. 1183/LW/IR-1/91 Dt. 27th November, 1991 West Bengal Factories Act

Amendments vide Notification No. 340-LW/LW/IR-4/85 Dt. 2nd April, 1986 West Bengal Factories Act

Amendments vide Notification Dt. 9th February, 1976 West Bengal Factories Act

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