If any question arises between an Inspector and an occupier as to the age of any 1[adolescent] who is employed or is permitted to work by him in an establishment, the question shall, in the absence of a certificate as to the age of such 1[adolescent] granted by the prescribed medical authority, be referred by the Inspector for decision to the prescribed medical authority.
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1. Subs. by Act 35 of 2016, s. 14, for "child" (w.e.f 1-9-2016).आगे पढ़ें / Continue reading
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Section 1 · Short title, extent and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Prohibition of employment of children in any occupation and process.Section 3A · Prohibition of employment of adolescents in certain hazardous occupations and processes.Section 4 · Power to amend the Schedule.Section 5 · Technical Advisory Committee.Section 6 · Application of Part.Section 7 · Hours and period of work.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 19 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.