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Section 15, Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 [S1Q-5VC]

As at 6 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.

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Cite: Section 15, Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 [S1Q-5VC]. Machine: S1Q-5VC.

15. Powers of Inspector.—(1) The Inspector may, for the purpose of ascertaining whether the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder are being complied with, at all reasonable times enter any premises where the engagement of contract labour is carried on, inspect any licence found therein, and require the production of any record or register maintained under this Act. (2) The Inspector may seize any licence in respect of which he has reason to believe that an offence under this Act has been committed. (3) The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) shall, so far as may be, apply to any search or seizure under this section.

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Section 15, Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 [S1Q-5VC]