Laws Governing Establishment of Factories
🏭 Laws Governing Establishment of Factories (Factories Act, 1934 – Pakistan) Lecture Notes for Business Students 6.1 Definitions Pertained to the Factories Act, 1934 Factory : A premises where 10 or more workers are working with power or 20 or more without power, involved in manufacturing. Worker : A person employed in a factory, directly or through an agency, for wages. Occupier : A person who has ultimate control over the affairs of the factory. Manufacturing Process : Includes making, altering, repairing, finishing, etc. Example : A textile unit employing 30 workers is a "factory". 6.2 Exemption from Certain Provisions of the Act The government may exempt: Seasonal factories (e.g., sugar mills) Small-scale or emergency-run factories Purpose : Flexibility in rules for special scenarios 6.3 Inspectors and their Powers Inspectors are appointed to: Enter, inspect and examine any factory Inquire i...