Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act came into being in the year:1986

The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act came into being in the year 1986. The Act was passed by the Indian Parliament on December 23, 1986, and it came into force on December 27, 1986. The Act prohibits the employment of children in certain occupations and processes, and it regulates the conditions of work of children in certain other occupations.

The Act defines a child as a person who has not completed the age of 14 years. The Act prohibits the employment of children in hazardous occupations and processes, such as:

• Blasting and other explosive operations.
• Making or handling of matches.
• Digging, transporting, or handling of explosives.
• Construction of or work in tunnels, mines, or quarries.
• Work in any factory involving the use of poisonous or inflammable substances.

The Act also regulates the conditions of work of children in certain other occupations, such as:

• Cinematograph industry.
• Hotels, restaurants, and eating houses.
• Shops and commercial establishments.
• Transport, storage, and handling of goods.

The Act provides for the appointment of inspectors to enforce the provisions of the Act. The inspectors have the power to enter and inspect any premises where children are employed, and they can take action against employers who violate the provisions of the Act.

The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act is an important piece of legislation that aims to protect children from exploitation and abuse. The Act has helped to reduce the number of children working in hazardous occupations, and it has improved the working conditions of children in other occupations. However, there is still a need to enforce the provisions of the Act more effectively, and to provide more support to children who are working.

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2012 December UGC NET  in Social Work Paper 2 -Q-6