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According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, which factories does the Act apply to?
Factories with 500 or more workers
What is the definition of an 'existing factory' according to the Act?
A factory that was in operation within the last 12 months
Who is considered a 'physically handicapped person' under the Act?
A person with any deficiency or deformity
What is the minimum percentage of vacancies that must be allocated for employment of physically handicapped persons in existing factories?
0.5%
Can an occupier of an existing factory hire someone who is not registered as physically handicapped?
Yes, if there is an agreement before the Act
What is the minimum percentage of physically handicapped persons that must be employed in new factories?
0.5%
When the Act applies to an existing or new factory, what happens to the allocation of vacancies for physically handicapped persons?
They are increased by half
Which department in the Government of Gujarat is responsible for the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Department
When was the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982 enacted?
1982
What is the purpose of the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
To secure employment for physically handicapped persons
Which of the following is NOT a section mentioned in the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
Protection of action taken in good faith
Who is obligated to employ persons registered as physically handicapped in a factory according to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
The factory manager
What is the penalty for using a false certificate of fitness under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
Fine of Rs. 10,000
Which department in the Government of Gujarat is responsible for the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Department
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what are the conditions for employment of physically handicapped persons?
All of the above
Who is responsible for granting a certificate of fitness to physically handicapped persons?
The Certifying Surgeon
Under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, when can a Certifying Surgeon grant a certificate of fitness?
All of the above
What can lead to the revocation of a certificate of fitness granted to a physically handicapped person?
The person no longer being fit to work in the capacity stated in the certificate
What records must be maintained by an occupier under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
All of the above
What powers and duties does an Inspector have under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
All of the above
What are the penalties for non-compliance with the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
Imprisonment up to six months, fine up to one thousand rupees, or both
Who can file a complaint for an offence under this Act?
Any inspector
What protection is provided to the State Government or any officer or employee of the State Government under this Act?
Immunity from prosecution
Who has the power to make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act?
The State Government
What is the condition for making rules under this Act?
Previous publication
What happens if the State Legislature rescinds or modifies the rules made under this Act?
The modifications take effect
What is repealed by this Act?
The Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Ordinance, 1981
What happens to the actions taken under the repealed ordinance?
They are deemed to have been taken under the corresponding provisions of this Act
What can a Certifying Surgeon grant under this Act?
A certificate of fitness to work
What can an occupier maintain under this Act?
A record and the other particulars
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, who is responsible for granting a certificate of fitness to physically handicapped persons?
The Certifying Surgeon
Under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what is the condition for making rules under this Act?
The approval of the State Government
What is the minimum percentage of physically handicapped persons that must be employed in new factories?
5%
What happens if the State Legislature rescinds or modifies the rules made under this Act?
The rules remain in effect
Who can file a complaint for an offence under this Act?
The Inspector
What is the purpose of the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
To provide employment opportunities for physically handicapped persons
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, which factories does the Act apply to?
All factories
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what is the short title of the Act?
The Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982
What is the extent of the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
The whole of the State of Gujarat
When did the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982 come into force?
7th October, 1981
Who is obligated to employ persons registered as physically handicapped in a factory according to the Act?
The occupier
What are the conditions for employment of physically handicapped persons in a factory according to the Act?
The occupier must provide suitable facilities for their employment
What is the penalty for using a false certificate of fitness under the Act?
Imprisonment for a term which may extend to 6 months, or with fine which may extend to ₹1,000, or with both
Who has the power to make rules for carrying out the purposes of the Act?
The State Government
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what is the minimum number of workers required for a factory to be covered by the Act?
500
Under the Act, when can an occupier of a factory take or offer to take into employment a person who is not registered as physically handicapped?
All of the above
What is the minimum percentage of physically handicapped persons that must be employed in a new factory?
0.5%
What is the definition of a 'person registered as physically handicapped' under the Act?
A person with a physical handicap who is registered with an employment exchange
What is the penalty for an occupier who uses a false certificate of fitness under the Act?
Imprisonment for up to 5 years
What is the meaning of the term 'Certifying Surgeon' under the Act?
A surgeon who certifies the fitness of physically handicapped persons
When does the Act apply to a factory belonging to or managed by the Central Government?
When the factory has less than 500 workers
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, who can file a complaint for an offence under this Act?
An Inspector
What protection is provided to the State Government or any officer or employee of the State Government under this Act?
They are protected from any action taken in good faith
Who has the power to make rules for carrying out the purposes of the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
The State Government
What matters can be provided for in the rules made under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
All of the above
What is the condition for making rules under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
The rules must be made after previous publication
What happens to the rules made under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982 after they are laid before the State Legislature?
They are subject to rescission or modification
What is the penalty for using a false certificate of fitness under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
Both imprisonment and a fine
Under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what is the definition of an 'existing factory'?
A factory that was established before the Act came into force
What happens to the actions taken under the repealed Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Ordinance, 1981?
They are deemed to have been done or taken under the corresponding provisions of this Act
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, who is responsible for granting a certificate of fitness to physically handicapped persons?
The Certifying Surgeon
What is the penalty for using a false certificate of fitness under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year
Under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what powers and duties does an Inspector have?
The power to inspect factories
What is the condition for making rules under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
Approval of the State Legislature
Who can file a complaint for an offence under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
Any person
What happens if the State Legislature rescinds or modifies the rules made under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
The rules remain in force
Who is obligated to employ persons registered as physically handicapped in a factory according to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
The occupier of the factory
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, who is required to maintain a record of the number of physically handicapped persons employed?
The Occupier
Under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, who can revoke a certificate of fitness granted to a physically handicapped person?
The Certifying Surgeon
According to the Act, who is responsible for paying the fee for the certificate of fitness?
The Occupier
What is the penalty for an occupier or manager who fails to maintain the required records under the Act?
Both imprisonment and fine
Who can enter a factory for inspection purposes under the Act?
The Inspector
What happens if an occupier or manager obstructs an Inspector in the exercise of their powers or fails to produce the required records for inspection?
Both imprisonment and fine
What is the penalty for using a certificate of fitness granted to another person or allowing someone else to use it?
Both imprisonment and fine
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what is the minimum number of workers required for the Act to apply to an existing factory?
500
Under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what can an occupier do after allocating a number of vacancies for employment of physically handicapped persons in an existing factory?
Fill the vacancies with non-physically handicapped persons
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what is the minimum percentage of physically handicapped persons that a new factory must employ?
0.5%
Under the Act, when can an occupier of a factory take or offer to take into employment a person who is not registered as physically handicapped?
When all the vacancies allocated for physically handicapped persons are filled
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what is the definition of a 'physically handicapped person'?
A person with any deficiency, injury, disease or congenital deformity
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, who is responsible for granting a certificate of fitness to physically handicapped persons?
Certifying Surgeon
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what happens to a factory's status under the Act if the number of workers falls below the specified threshold?
The factory continues to be governed by the Act
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, who can file a complaint to the Court for an offence under the Act?
Any Inspector or factory worker
Under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, can the State Government or any officer or employee of the State Government be sued for actions done in good faith?
No, they cannot be sued
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, who has the power to make rules for carrying out the purposes of the Act?
The State Government
Under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what matters can be provided for in the rules made by the State Government?
All of the above
What is the condition for making rules under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982?
The rules must be made after previous publication
What happens to the rules made under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982 after they are laid before the State Legislature?
They are subject to rescission by the State Legislature
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, which previous legislation is repealed by the Act?
The Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Ordinance, 1981
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what happens to anything done or any action taken under the repealed Ordinance?
They are deemed to have been done or taken under the Act
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, when did the Act come into force?
19th February, 1982
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what is the purpose of the Act?
To secure employment for physically handicapped persons
Under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, who is responsible for granting a certificate of fitness to physically handicapped persons?
Occupier
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what is the penalty for using a false certificate of fitness?
Fine and imprisonment
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, who is exempt from being sued for actions done in good faith?
The State Government
Under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what happens to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Ordinance, 1981?
It is repealed
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, who can file a complaint for an offence under the Act?
Any person
Under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what is the minimum percentage of physically handicapped persons that must be employed in new factories?
15%
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what is the minimum percentage of physically handicapped persons that an existing factory with 500 or more workers must employ?
0.5%
Under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what is the definition of a 'new factory'?
A factory that is newly established after the commencement of the Act
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, who is responsible for allocating vacancies for employment of physically handicapped persons in a factory?
The occupier of the factory
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what happens if the number of workers in a factory covered by the Act falls below the specified threshold?
The factory continues to be governed by the Act
According to the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what are the conditions for employment of physically handicapped persons?
They must have a certificate of fitness and their name registered at an employment exchange in the State.
Under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, who is responsible for granting a certificate of fitness to physically handicapped persons?
The Certifying Surgeon
What is the penalty for an occupier or manager who fails to maintain the required records under the Act?
Imprisonment for up to six months or a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both
Under the Gujarat Physically Handicapped Persons (Employment in Factories) Act, 1982, what is the penalty for using a false certificate of fitness?
Imprisonment for up to one month or a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both
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