Section 29 of The Apprentices Act, 1961 in hindi
Powers of entry, inspection, etc.
- (1)Subject to any rules made in this behalf, the 1[Central Apprenticeship Adviser or such other person, not below the rank of an Assistant Apprenticeship Adviser, as may be authorised by the Central Apprenticeship Adviser in writing in this behalf] may--
- (a)with such assistants, if any, as he thinks fit, enter, inspect and examine any establishment or part thereof at any reasonable time;
- (b)examine any apprentice employed therein or require the production of any register, record or other documents maintained in pursuance of this Act and take on the spot or otherwise statements of any person which he may consider necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act;
- (c)make such examination and inquiry as he thinks fit in order to ascertain whether the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder are being observed in the establishment;
- (d)exercise such other powers as may be prescribed: Provided that 2[a State Apprenticeship Adviser or such other person, not below the rank of an Assistant Apprenticeship Adviser, as may be authorised by the State Apprenticeship Adviser in writing in this behalf] may also exercise any of the powers specified in clause (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this sub-section in relation to establishments for which the appropriate Government is the State Government.
- (2)Notwithstanding anything in sub-section (1), no person shall be compelled under this section to answer any question or make any statement which may tend directly or indirectly to incriminate him.
Summary
- Authorized advisers can enter and inspect any workplace at a reasonable time to check if apprenticeship rules are being followed.
- They have the right to bring assistants with them during these inspections.
- Inspectors can question apprentices, ask to see records or registers, and take statements from people on the spot.
- State advisers have these same powers for workplaces regulated by the state government.
- The law protects individuals by stating that no one can be forced to answer a question or make a statement that would incriminate them.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can an adviser inspect a business in the middle of the night?
The law says they can only enter and inspect at a reasonable time.
2. Can anyone perform these inspections?
No, it must be the Apprenticeship Adviser or someone authorized in writing who is at least the rank of an Assistant Apprenticeship Adviser.
3. Do I have to answer every question the inspector asks?
You do not have to answer questions if the answer would incriminate you.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 29 of The Apprentices Act, 1961, what is the minimum rank a person must hold to be authorized to conduct an inspection?
2.Under Section 29 of The Apprentices Act, 1961, when can an authorized official enter and inspect an establishment?
3.Under Section 29 of The Apprentices Act, 1961, which of the following is an exception to the inspector's power to take statements?
4.Under Section 29 of The Apprentices Act, 1961, what can a State Apprenticeship Adviser do if they want another official to conduct an inspection of a state establishment?