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Factory Inspectorate

Functions of the Department is to Implement the following Labour Laws . The Factories Act, 1948 and the Gujarat factories Rules, 1963 . The Environment protection Act ,1986 . The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1996 . Chemical Accidents(Emergency Planning, Prepardness and Response)Rules,1996 . The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 and Rules there under . The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and rules there under . The Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982 . The Gujarat payment of unemployment Allowance to workman (in factories) Act, 1981 . The Building and Other Contraction Workers’ (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and Rules there under Activities . To create awareness for Health & Safety amongst workers and factory management through seminars and other programs. . To update with the latest trend department arrange the Safety Conference every year. . To encourage and appreciate the workers contribution in the industry by Shram Awards . To facilitate implementation of various welfares schemes for Construction workers. . To conduct required Health & Hygiene Survey in various industrial sectors.