Section 25, Apprentices Act, 1961 [S1G-E0B]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 24 March 1963 by S.O. 338(E) [N11-R4M].

In Apprentices Act, 1961 [A10-H2X]. This text from 24 March 1963. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 25, Apprentices Act, 1961 [S1G-E0B]. Machine: S1G-E0B.

25. Registration of principals employer.—(1) Every principal employer shall, within seven days from the commencement of this Act or, where such person begins the engagement of contract labour after such commencement, within seven days from the date of such beginning, make an application for registration to the Chief Inspector in Form II, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees. (2) The Chief Inspector shall, on being satisfied that the application is in order, register the applicant and issue a certificate of registration in such form as may be prescribed. (3) No principal employer shall carry on the engagement of contract labour unless registered under this section.

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employer: Section 2, Apprentices Act, 1961 [S1GD9N] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "employer" means the person who has ultimate control over the affairs of the establishment

employer: 18 more definitions.

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