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Section 21, Apprentices Act, 1961 [S1G-DWT]

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.

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Cite: Section 21, Apprentices Act, 1961 [S1G-DWT]. Machine: S1G-DWT.

21. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns.—(1) Every employer shall maintain such records and registers relating to the employment of workmen as may be prescribed and shall preserve them for a period of five years. (2) Every employer shall furnish to the Chief Inspector a return in Form I within thirty days from the end of every financial year, and such other information as the Chief Inspector may, by order in writing, require.

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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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