Section 19 — Records and returns.

19. Records and returns.—(1) Every employer shall maintain records of the progress of training of
each apprentice undergoing apprenticeship training in his establishment in such form as may be
prescribed.
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      [(2) Until a portal-site is developed by the Central Government, every employer shall furnish such
information and return in such form as may be prescribed, to such authorities at such intervals as may be
prescribed.
    (3) Every employer shall also give trade-wise requirement and engagement of apprentices in respect
of apprenticeship training on portal-site developed by the Central Government in this regard.]