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The Unregistered Cashewnut Factories Prohibition Act, 1967

The Unregistered Cashewnut Factories Prohibition Act, 1967

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The Unregistered Cashewnut Factories Prohibition Act of 1967 bans the processing of cashewnuts, including roasting and shelling, in unlicensed facilities across the state of Kerala. It applies to individuals, businesses, and company directors operating cashew processing plants without proper registration under the Factories Act. This legislation matters because it protects worker safety, regulates labor standards, and prevents illegal industrial operations. It empowers government inspectors to raid unauthorized premises, seize cashewnuts and machinery, and subject violators to steep fines and imprisonment. Through strict regulation, the law aims to bring the vital domestic cashew industry under formal legal oversight and strict accountability.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title and extent.
  3. 2. Definitions.
  4. 3. Inspectors.
  5. 4. Prohibition of processing of cashewnuts in unregistered factories.
  6. 5. Powers of Inspectors.
  7. 5A. Sale of cashewnuts seized.
  8. 6. Penalties.
  9. 7. Offences by companies.
  10. 8. Forfeiture of cashewnuts, etc.
  11. 9. Cognizance of offences.
  12. 10. Protection of action taken in good faith.
  13. 11. Inspectors to be public servants.
  14. 12. Power to make rules.
  15. 13. Repeal and saving.

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