Section 78: Application of Chapter

Q: What does Section 78 of The Factories Act, 1948 (FA) deal with?

Section 78 FA pertains to "Application of Chapter". It is part of the The Factories Act, 1948, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 78 of The Factories Act, 1948 (FA) governs application of Chapter. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 78 FA still in force?

Yes, Section 78 of the The Factories Act, 1948 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 78 FA?

धारा 78 FA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 78 of the The Factories Act, 1948. Section 78 of The Factories Act, 1948 (FA) governs application of Chapter. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 78 FA?

Dhara 78 FA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 78 of the The Factories Act, 1948. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 78 of The Factories Act, 1948 (FA) governs application of Chapter. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 78 of The Factories Act, 1948?

Cite as: "Section 78, The Factories Act, 1948 (FA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Factories Act, 1948, § 78 (India).

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(1)

The provisions of this Chapter shall not operate to the prejudice of any right to which a worker may be entitled under any other law or under the terms of any award, agreement (including settlement) or contract of service:

Provided that if such award, agreement (including settlement) or contract of service provides for a longer annual leave with wages than provided in this Chapter, the quantum of leave, which the worker shall be entitled to, shall be in accordance with such award, agreement or contract of service, but in relation to matters not provided for in such award, agreement or contract of service or matters which are provided for less favourably therein, the provisions of sections 79 to 82, so far as may be, shall apply.

(2)

The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to workers in any factory of any railway administered by the Government, who are governed by leave rules approved by the Central Government.