Section 73 of FA, 1948 : Section 73: Register Of Child Workers

Explanation using Example

Imagine a garment manufacturing factory that employs several children for various tasks. According to Section 73 of The Factories Act, 1948, the manager of this factory is required to maintain a register of child workers that includes:

• The full name of each child worker employed at the factory.
• The specific nature of work each child is assigned to, such as sewing, cutting, or packaging.
• The work group or team the child is part of, if the work is organized in such a manner.
• Details about the shift relay the child is assigned to if they operate on a shift system.
• The certificate of fitness number for each child, which is a mandatory health certification for working children under Section 69 of the same Act.

This register must be readily accessible during working hours for inspection by the relevant authorities. Furthermore, no child is legally permitted to work in the factory unless their details are duly recorded in this register. The State Government also has the authority to specify how this register should be formatted, how it should be maintained, and how long it must be kept on record.