Section 68: Penalty for employment of persons below eighteen years of age

Q: What does Section 68 of The Mines Act, 1952 (TMA) deal with?

Section 68 TMA pertains to "Penalty for employment of persons below eighteen years of age". It is part of the The Mines Act, 1952, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 68 of The Mines Act, 1952 (TMA) prescribes penalty for employment of persons below eighteen years of age. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 68 TMA still in force?

Yes, Section 68 of the The Mines Act, 1952 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 68 TMA?

धारा 68 TMA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 68 of the The Mines Act, 1952. Section 68 of The Mines Act, 1952 (TMA) prescribes penalty for employment of persons below eighteen years of age. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 68 TMA?

Dhara 68 TMA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 68 of the The Mines Act, 1952. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 68 of The Mines Act, 1952 (TMA) prescribes penalty for employment of persons below eighteen years of age. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 68 of The Mines Act, 1952?

Cite as: "Section 68, The Mines Act, 1952 (TMA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Mines Act, 1952, 1952, § 68 (India).

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The Mines Act, 1952

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 68

Penalty for employment of persons below eighteen years of age

If a person below eighteen years of age is employed in a mine in contravention of section 40, the owner, agent or manager of such mine shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.