Section 6, Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 [S1Q-5JY]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 20 April 1976.
6. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the employment of workmen shall be made to the Chief Inspector in Form II, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees. (2) The Chief Inspector may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, grant the licence subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, or, for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to grant the licence. (3) A licence granted under this section shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of its grant and may be renewed in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Chief Inspector may, after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel a licence for contravention of any condition thereof.
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Cited by (2)
Section 29, Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 [S1Q-691], 20 April 1976, Band A. "section 6".
Section 5, Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 [S1Q-5HR], 20 April 1976, Band A. "section 6".
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Duties published under this section (1)
D11-6BA. Every employer: Obtain a licence before undertaking the employment of workmen; apply in Form II, fee one hundred rupees; Before the activity begins; licence valid three years; Form II. Published by Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Ministry of Labour and Employment (synthetic record).