The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966

The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966 provides a comprehensive framework for regulating employment conditions, welfare, and rights of workers in the beedi and cigar manufacturing sector. This book offers a detailed and authoritative presentation of the Bare Act along with rules and allied provisions, ensuring clarity and legal accuracy.

The Act lays down provisions regarding working hours, rest intervals, holidays, wages, leave, and health and safety measures to protect the interests of workers in this industry. It also prescribes obligations for employers to maintain registers, ensure welfare facilities, and provide suitable working environments. Special attention is given to the protection of women and young workers, in line with labour welfare standards.

Structured for easy reference, this publication helps employers, workers, lawyers, and students navigate the regulatory requirements and compliance obligations under the Act. It is particularly relevant for industrial relations, labour inspections, and legal dispute resolution in the beedi and cigar sector.

By combining clarity, comprehensiveness, and practical focus, this book serves as a vital tool for labour law compliance, worker protection, and legal study.