Section 5, Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 [S1Q-5HR]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 20 April 1976.

In Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 [A10-R9A]. This text from 20 April 1976. 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 5, Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 [S1Q-5HR]. Machine: S1Q-5HR.

5. Prohibition of the engagement of contract labour without licence.—No person shall undertake the engagement of contract labour except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 6: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the engagement of contract labour undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

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Section 24, Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 [S1Q-64V], 20 April 1976, Band A. "section 5".

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