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Notification regarding working hours under Factories Act in West Bengal

West Bengal published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: west-bengal-notification-regarding-working-hours-under-factories-act-in-west-bengal) on 2026-05-21, filed under Factories. The purpose of this notification is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of workers in factories by regulating their working hours and ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Factories Act.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID west-bengal-notification-regarding-working-hours-under-factories-act-in-west-bengal
Category Factories
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-05-21

Action Required

Employers in West Bengal must review and comply with the revised working hours regulations, ensuring that their factory workers are not exceeding the permissible working hours and are provided with adequate rest intervals. They must also maintain accurate records of working hours and submit them to the authorities as required.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerFactory ManagerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
ManufacturingConstructionAll

Statutory Penalty Risk

Penalty under Section 92 of the Factories Act, 1947, which may extend to ₹1 lakh, or imprisonment for a term of up to 2 years, or both

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Factories Act, 1947
  • West Bengal Factories Rules, 1958

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers in West Bengal must review and comply with the revised working hours regulations, ensuring that their factory workers are not exceeding the permissible working hours and are provided with adequate rest intervals. They must also maintain accurate records of working hours and submit them to the authorities as required.
Compliance Deadline
Statutory PenaltyPenalty under Section 92 of the Factories Act, 1947, which may extend to ₹1 lakh, or imprisonment for a term of up to 2 years, or both

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of workers in factories by regulating their working hours and ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Factories Act.

Summary

The Government of West Bengal has issued a notification regarding working hours under the Factories Act, aiming to regulate and ensure the welfare of workers in the state. This notification outlines the permissible working hours, rest intervals, and other related provisions for factory workers in West Bengal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (west-bengal-notification-regarding-working-hours-under-factories-act-in-west-bengal)?
West Bengal issued this notification, published on 2026-05-21.
What is Gazette Notification west-bengal-notification-regarding-working-hours-under-factories-act-in-west-bengal about?
The purpose of this notification is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of workers in factories by regulating their working hours and ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Factories Act.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification west-bengal-notification-regarding-working-hours-under-factories-act-in-west-bengal?
Employers in West Bengal must review and comply with the revised working hours regulations, ensuring that their factory workers are not exceeding the permissible working hours and are provided with adequate rest intervals. They must also maintain accurate records of working hours and submit them to the authorities as required. The compliance deadline is 2026-05-21.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification west-bengal-notification-regarding-working-hours-under-factories-act-in-west-bengal?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Factory Manager, Employer across the Manufacturing, Construction, All sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification west-bengal-notification-regarding-working-hours-under-factories-act-in-west-bengal?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Penalty under Section 92 of the Factories Act, 1947, which may extend to ₹1 lakh, or imprisonment for a term of up to 2 years, or both.