The cabinet has approved of amendments in the Child Labour Act and has allowed children below the age of 14 years to work in non hazardous works after school hours and during holidays. Children between the ages of 14 and 18 years cannot work in hazardous industries. While the parents are not punished for the first offence, for a second or subsequent violation they can be fined for up to 10,000 rupees while the penalty for the employer for the first violation is penalty of 50,000 rupees for a second or subsequent violation they can be punished with imprisinment of a minimum of one year that can extend up to three years. Exception has been given as to where the child helps in family work provided it is not of hazardous nature. Exception is also provided where the child works in audio visual industry including films, advertisements, etc except circus. This exception is conditional to safety measures being taken.
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