The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act
The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act
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Introduction
· The Child Labour (Prohibition and
Regulation) Act is a legislation designed to address the issue of child labor
in India.
· The Child Labour (Prohibition and
Regulation) Act aims to protect the rights and welfare of children by
prohibiting their employment in hazardous occupations and regulating their
employment in non-hazardous occupations to ensure their well-being and development.
· Here's an overview of overall
· Prohibition of Child Labor
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The Act
prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 in certain hazardous
occupations and processes.
·
These
hazardous occupations and processes are listed in the Schedule to the Act and
include work such as mining, carpet weaving, and employment in bidi-making
establishments, among others.
· Regulation of Child Labor
·
For
non-hazardous occupations, the Act regulates the conditions under which
children between the ages of 14 and 18 can be employed.
·
It
mandates that such employment should not interfere with the child's education
and should not be detrimental to their health and safety.
· Penalties for Violation
·
The Act
imposes penalties on employers who violate its provisions.
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Penalties
can include fines and imprisonment, depending on the nature of the offense.
· Authorities and Inspections
·
The Act
establishes authorities at the central and state levels responsible for
enforcing its provisions.
·
These
authorities are empowered to conduct inspections of workplaces to ensure
compliance with the Act.
· Child Welfare Committees
·
The Act
provides for the establishment of Child Welfare Committees at the district
level to monitor the implementation of the Act and to provide support and
rehabilitation services to rescued child laborers.
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