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Taxmann Apprentices Act 1961 with Rules – Bare Act with Section Notes by Taxmann's Editorial Board
Apprentices Act 1961 with Rules [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann presents the legislative text of the Act along with the relevant rules, including the Apprenticeship Rules 1992 and the Central Apprenticeship Council Rules 1962. The book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the statutory framework governing the engagement and training of apprentices in India. The coverage includes the bare text of the Act and Rules, as well as section-wise notes that highlight key points, clarify ambiguities, and provide practical insights.
This book is intended for the following audience:
Legal Professionals & Advocates – Lawyers practising labour and employment law and legal advisors to corporate entities will find it invaluable for reference and advice-giving to clients
HR Managers & Compliance Officers – Professionals tasked with ensuring regulatory compliance in industrial establishments and workplaces where apprentices are engaged
Academicians & Students – Law students, trainees in Industrial Relations, or those pursuing specialised courses in labour laws can use this text for authoritative reference
Employers & Business Owners – Establishments in the public and private sectors wanting clarity on their obligations and rights while engaging apprentices
Apprentices & Trainees – Those looking to understand their legal rights, entitlements, and responsibilities under the Apprentices Act
The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Apprentices Act [Act No. 52 of 1961] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:
[Comprehensive Bare Act] Presents the full text of the Apprentices Act 1961, incorporating all amendments up to 2025
[Rules] Features the Apprenticeship Rules 1992 and the Central Apprenticeship Council Rules 1962, thereby giving a complete picture of subordinate legislation
[Section-wise Notes] Offers succinct, practical insights and clarifications on each section, aiding quick reference and deeper understanding of legislative intent and application
[Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
[User-friendly Layout] Well-structured chapters, headings, side notes, and clear typography ensure easy navigation of the text
[Reliability & Authenticity] Published by Taxmann, a leading publishing house known for credible and authoritative legal, tax, and corporate law publications
[Valuable Resource for Compliance] The book helps minimise the risks of non-compliance in matters such as apprenticeship quotas, stipends, and contract registration, among others
[Practical Utility] With section-wise notes, it is an immediate go-to guide for day-to-day queries in HR compliance, legal drafting, or apprenticeship training management
The structure of the book is as follows:
Chapter-wise Arrangement – Divides the Act into sections and chapters, beginning with general provisions, followed by duties and responsibilities of apprentices and employers
Rules & Schedules
Presents the Apprenticeship Rules 1992, with carefully organised sub-rules, plus an annex on relevant forms, records, and returns
Includes the Central Apprenticeship Council Rules 1962 detailing advisory councils, committees, and their powers
Section Notes & Analysis – Each chapter's sections are followed by succinct commentary that highlights major obligations, dispute settlement mechanisms, or transitional provisions
Subject Index – Reference tool to navigate the Act and helps readers quickly locate specific topics by listing keywords along with section numbers