As per the Factories Act 1948, a young person aged 16 years may be employed in a factory only after obtaining a certificate of fitness. Who issues this certificate?
- A The Certifying Surgeon ✓
- B The Chief Inspector of Factories
- C The factory's registered medical practitioner
- D The district labour commissioner
Correct answer: A. The Certifying Surgeon
Explanation
Persons aged 14 to 18 are classified as young persons and cannot be employed without a certificate of fitness, which is issued by a Certifying Surgeon appointed under the Act. The certificate permits them to work as adults only if medically fit for full-time work. The Chief Inspector enforces compliance but does not personally issue fitness certificates, killing option B.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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