In force · As amended up to 2026-08
Chapter VI: PENALTIES
``` | Section 31: Penalty for other offences
31. Penalty for other offences.- (1) Any employer who contravenes the
provisions of section 33 shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term
which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand
rupees, or with both.
(2) Whoever contravenes any of the provisions of this Act or any rule
made thereunder shall, if no other penalty is elsewhere provided by or under
this Act for such contravention, be punishable with fine which may extend to
one hundred rupees.
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1. Subs. by Act 36 of 1956, s. 20, for s. 29 (w.e.f. 17-9-1956).
2. Ins. by Act 35 of 1965, s. 6 (w.e.f. 1-12-1965).
3. Ins. by Act 32 of 1972, s. 3 (w.e.f. 14-6-1972).
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CHAPTER VII
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MISCELLANEOUS
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32.
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Offence by companies, etc.
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Source: India Code