7 results found for "superseded"
The Factories Act, 1948
The principal legislation governing working conditions in factories in India, now substantially superseded by the OSH Code 2020. The Act continues to apply in states that have not yet notified their OSHWC Rules. It lays down provisions for health, safety, welfare, working hours, and employment of young persons in factories.
The Factories (Amendment) Act, 1987
Introduced after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy (1984), this amendment added Chapter IVA to the Factories Act dealing specifically with hazardous processes, safety committees, and enhanced duties of occupiers. Now substantially superseded by the OSH Code 2020, though its hazardous process provisions remain influential.
The Factories Rules, 1950 (Model)
Model rules framed under the Factories Act 1948, providing detailed procedural and technical requirements. Each state has its own version. Now substantially replaced by the OSHWC (Central) Rules, 2020 and state-level OSHWC Rules for states that have notified them.
The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
Regulates the employment and conditions of service of building and other construction workers and provides for their safety, health, and welfare measures. Substantially superseded by the OSH Code 2020 for safety and working conditions; welfare cess provisions continue under the Social Security Code 2020.
The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Central Rules, 1998
Detailed rules framed under the BOCW Act 1996, specifying technical safety standards, equipment requirements, and welfare provisions for construction sites. Now substantially replaced by OSHWC Central Rules 2020 for centrally administered construction establishments.
The Mines Act, 1952
The principal legislation for safety, health, and welfare of persons employed in mines in India. Substantially superseded by the OSH Code 2020 for safety and working conditions. Covers coal mines, metalliferous mines, and oil mines.
The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
Regulated the employment of contract labour in certain establishments and provided for its abolition in certain circumstances. Substantially superseded by the OSH Code 2020, which now governs safety and working conditions of contract workers.