Taxmann Beedi and Cigar Workers Conditions of Employment Act 1966 Bare Act with Section Notes Edition 2025

Description

Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act 1966  [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work focusing on the legislative framework that governs the welfare and working conditions of beedi and cigar workers in India. This Bare Act compilation reproduces the statutory text verbatim. It includes concise, section-wise notes, making it a helpful legal reference for understanding the legal obligations, rights, and regulatory requirements in the beedi and cigar industry. The Act aims to regulate crucial aspects, including licensing industrial premises, working hours, the employment of women and young persons, health and safety measures, and dispute settlement mechanisms. This new 2025 edition offers an authoritative lens into current interpretations, relevant amendments, and practical insights, thereby ensuring that readers have the full legislative scope and context at their disposal.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Legal Professionals – Advocates, judges, and legal researchers requiring a reliable text for litigation, advisory, and interpretative purposes
• Compliance Officers & HR Teams – Especially those in the beedi and cigar industry, tasked with ensuring statutory compliance and establishing fair labour practices
• Industry Stakeholders – Employers, contractors, principal employers, and entrepreneurs in the tobacco-processing sector who need clarity on legal responsibilities
• Labour Unions & Worker Representatives – For safeguarding employee rights and structuring negotiations or dispute redressals under this specific legislation
• Academics & Students – Scholars of labour law, policy researchers, and law students studying specialised workplace legislation

The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act [Act No. 32 of 1966] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Authentic Text] Presents the complete text of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act 1966, reflecting all current provisions
• [Section Notes] Short, precise, and practical notes follow each section, explaining core concepts and historical context or highlighting key judicial interpretations
• [User-friendly Format] The Act is laid out with clear headings, well-organised sections, and a detailed subject index, facilitating quick reference
• [Updated Amendments] Incorporates notable amendments and modifications up to 2025, ensuring users stay informed about the latest regulatory changes
• [Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
• [Complimentary References] Includes references to related labour legislations, such as the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act 1946 and the Maternity Benefit Act 1961, for a broader understanding of the labour law landscape
• [Accessibility] The layout is reader-friendly, aiding practitioners, students, and other stakeholders in locating the required information with minimal effort

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Bare Act Text – The central portion where each section is set out in numerical order, preserving the original legislative language
• Section-wise Notes – Following each section, concise notes provide clarity, context, and references to rules and relevant judicial precedents
• Subject Index & Annexures – Quick-reference tool to navigate the Act and helps readers quickly locate specific topics by listing keywords along with section numbers