(1) No Inspector shall, while in service or after leaving the service, disclose otherwise than in connection with the execution, or for the purposes, of this Act any information relating to any manufacturing or commercial business or any working process which may come to his knowledge in the course of his official duties.
(2) Nothing in sub-section (1) shall apply to any disclosure of information made with the previous consent in writing of the owner of such business or process or for the purposes of any legal proceeding (including arbitration) pursuant to this Act or of any criminal proceeding which may be taken, whether pursuant to this Act or otherwise, or for the purposes of any report of such proceedings as aforesaid.
(3) If any Inspector contravenes the provisions of sub-section
(1) he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to
six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with
both.
Section 111 of Factories Act - Obligations of workers
Section 111A of Factories Act - Obligations of workers
Section 112 of Factories Act - General power to make rules
Section 113 of Factories Act - Powers of Centre to give directions
Section 114 of Factories Act - No charge for facilities and conveniences
Section 115 of Factories Act - Publication of rules
Section 116 of Factories Act - Application of Act to Government factories
Section 117 of Factories Act - Protection to persons acting under this Act
Section 118 of Factories Act - Restrictions on disclosure of information
Section 118A of Factories Act - Restriction on disclosure of information
Section 120 of Factories Act - Repeal and savings