Taxmann's Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986 with Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Rules 1988 [Bare Act with Section Notes]
About this ebook
This book is intended for the following audience:
• Legal Professionals – Lawyers, judges, legal advisors, and in-house counsel who require a reliable statutory reference for litigation, advisory work, or policy formulation
• HR & Compliance Officers – Organisations keen on ensuring their labour practices comply with statutory requirements will find clarity on permitted and prohibited activities, as well as punishments for contravention
• Academics & Students – Professors, researchers, and students of law and social sciences will benefit from having a well-annotated version of the Act and Rules for research and coursework
• NGOs & Child Rights Activists – Professionals and activists working for the welfare of children and adolescents requiring a quick yet detailed reference to the relevant statutory protections and penalties
• Government Departments & Enforcement Agencies – Officials tasked with implementing child labour laws can use this text to understand the scope of their powers, duties, and responsibilities
The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Child and Adolescent Labour Act [Act No. 61 of 1986] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:
• [Complete Bare Act Text] Presents all sections of the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, incorporating amendments and additions
• [Section Notes] In-depth commentary directly follows each section, clarifying complex legal language and indicating practical applications
• [Rules] The Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Rules, 1988 are fully reproduced, ensuring that users have both primary legislation and subsidiary rules together
• [Updated Provisions] Integrates the latest amendments and current statutory guidelines, including changes introduced by the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016 and subsequent notifications
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
• [Reference Tools] A detailed subject index, table of contents, and visually clear headings allow quick location of relevant sections and rules
• [Annexures & Forms] Forms under the Rules (e.g., Forms A, B, C) are provided, illustrating the documentation needed for compliance and enforcement
The structure of the book is as follows:
• Principal Act – Text of the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, divided into Parts and Sections
• Section Notes – Clear, concise interpretations and relevant case references (where applicable) after each section to clarify nuances
• Schedule & Amendments – The updated Schedule specifying hazardous occupations and reference to changes in the law
• Rules – Presented in the same user-friendly manner, complete with forms and step-by-step procedures
• Subject Index – Enables quick searching by topic, section number, or keywords
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