Child and Adolescent Labour Act, 1986 Quiz

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What is defined as a child under the Child and Adolescent Labour Act?

A person who has completed 14 years but not 18 years

A person who has completed 12 years but not 15 years

A person who has not completed 14 years or the age specified in another act (correct)

A person who is under 16 years of age

Which of the following is prohibited for adolescents under the Act?

Employment in hazardous occupations (correct)

Working in family enterprises

Holding part-time jobs

Employment in educational institutions

What age range defines an adolescent according to the Act?

14 to 18 years (correct)

12 to 16 years

10 to 15 years

13 to 17 years

Who has the ultimate responsibility for overseeing an establishment?

The occupier Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an exception to the prohibition of child labor?

Helping in family enterprises after school Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'establishment' include as per the Act?

Commercial establishments, shops, and workshops Signup and view all the answers

Which process is allowed for a child under strict conditions?

Acting in the audio-visual entertainment industry Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Child and Adolescent Labour Act?

To prohibit the engagement of children in all occupations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary restriction on adolescents regarding their work hours?

They cannot work more than six hours in a day. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following occupations is specifically prohibited for adolescents?

Mining operations. Signup and view all the answers

How often can an occupier change the specified weekly holiday for adolescents?

Once every three months. Signup and view all the answers

What must every occupier do within thirty days of employing an adolescent?

Send a written notice to the local Inspector. Signup and view all the answers

What is required regarding the maintenance of a register for adolescents?

It must be available for inspection at all times. Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes a Family Enterprise according to the definitions provided?

Any work done by family members without outside help. Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for employers repeating offenses under Section 3A?

Imprisonment for 1 to 3 years. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a requirement for the written notice to an Inspector?

Number of employees in the establishment. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding adolescents working hours?

They must have a break after every three hours of work. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an exception for punishing parents or guardians under Section 3?

If they permit their child to work for commercial purposes. Signup and view all the answers

What governs the nature of non-hazardous work that adolescents can undertake?

Notifications issued by the Central Government. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum amount of overtime work allowed for adolescents?

Overtime work is not allowed at all. Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is responsible for ensuring the enforcement of the Act's provisions?

District Magistrate. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the conditions related to adolescents performing work as artists?

It must not interfere with their education. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

Purpose: Prohibits child labor in all occupations and adolescent labor in hazardous occupations, regulating adolescent working conditions aligning with ILO conventions.
Scope: Nation-wide in India.
Child Definition: Under 14 years old, or the age specified in the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, whichever is higher.
Adolescent Definition: 14 years or older, but younger than 18 years.
Appropriate Government: Central government for controlled establishments (e.g., railways, mines), State government for others
Establishment: Includes shops, workshops, farms, hotels, restaurants, theatres, etc.
Occupier: Person with ultimate control over an establishment.
Workshop: Premises with industrial processes (excludes those under Section 67 of the Factories Act, 1948).
Definition of Family and Family Enterprise: Family includes family members; family enterprise is work performed by family members without external workers.
Artist Exception: Children can work as artists in entertainment (excluding circuses) under prescribed conditions and safety measures, avoiding school disruption.
Prohibition of Child Labor (Section 3): General ban on child labor in any occupation or process.
Exceptions to Child Labor Prohibition: Helping family or family enterprise (excluding hazardous jobs) after school / during vacations, and working as an artist.
Prohibition of Adolescent Labor in Hazardous Occupations (Section 3A): Ban on work in hazardous jobs (defined in the schedule), including mines, hazardous processes, use of inflammable substances and explosives.
Hazardous Occupations and Processes (Schedule): List of jobs deemed hazardous.
Central Government Authority: Ability of the Central Government to specify non-hazardous work for adolescents.
Work Hours (Section 7): Limits adolescent workday, not exceeding three hours at a time without a minimum one-hour break.
**Daily Working Hours (Section 7):**Maximum daily work is six hours, including waiting time.
Prohibited Work Times: No work between 7 PM and 8 AM. No overtime allowed. No work in more than one establishment on same day.
Weekly Holidays (Section 8): One day off per week, with advance notice by employer, (cannot be changed more than once every three months.)
Notice to Inspector (Section 9): Occupational employers must notify the inspector within 30 days of an adolescent's employment.
Register Maintenance (Section 10): Establishment maintenance of register detail of adolescent employees, including name, date of birth, work hours, work details, and other required details. The register must be available for inspection.
Notice Display (Section 14): Display of notice (in local language and English) containing an abstract of sections 3A and 14 in conspicuous places in railway administrations, ports, and other applicable places.

Penalties

Child Labor Violations (Section 3): Imprisonment (6 months to 2 years) or fine (₹20,000 to ₹50,000) or both for employers. Parents/guardians exempt unless allowing commercial work.
Adolescent Labor Violations (Section 3A): Imprisonment (6 months to 2 years) or fine (₹20,000 to ₹50,000) or both for employers. Parents/guardians exempt unless allowing hazardous work. No punishment for parents or guardians for the first offence.
Repeat Offences: Imprisonment (1 year to 3 years) for repeated violations (by employers), and a fine of up to ₹10,000 for repeated violations (by parents or guardians).
Other Violations: Simple imprisonment (up to 1 month), or a fine up to ₹10,000

District Magistrate Enforcement

Authority: The appropriate government can assign duties to the District Magistrate for Act enforcement.
Delegation: The District Magistrate can delegate powers to subordinate officers with defined limits.

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Test your knowledge on the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act of 1986. This quiz covers the definitions, purposes, and scope of the legislation aimed at regulating child and adolescent labor in India. Explore the rights and responsibilities under this important law.