MMCNPIT Act 279Chapter XX · Markets, Slaughter-Houses, Trades And Occupations
Section 279 · Prohibition of use of steam whistles, etc
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(1)
No person shall use or employ in any factory or any other premises any whistle or trumpet operated by steam or mechanical means for the purpose of summoning or dismissing workmen or persons employed, except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under the provisions of the bye-laws made in this behalf.(2)
Whoever uses or employees any such whistle or trumpet as aforesaid in contravention of any provision of sub-section (1) shall, on conviction, be punished with fine which may extend to [five hundred rupees] [These words were substituted for the words 'fifty rupees' by Maharashtra 1 of 2011, Section 43(1), (w.e.f. 14-1-2011).] and in the case of continuing offence with further fine which may extend to [fifty rupees] [These words were substituted for the words 'five rupees' by Maharashtra 1 of 2011, Section 43(2), (w.e.f. 14-1-2011).] for every day after the first during which such offence continues.The offence at a glance
- Fine
- ₹500
- Cognizable
- Non-cognizable
- Bailable
- Bailable
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate
- Non-cognizable — Police cannot investigate without a Magistrate's order
- Bailable — Bail is your right — it can be granted at the police station
Sub-sections of this section carry different penalties; the maximum is shown.
Derived from the First Schedule Part II rule — not listed section by section
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