Factories Act, 1948
20. Spittoons
(1) In every factory there shall be provided a sufficient number
of spittoons in convenient places and they shall be maintained in a clean and
hygienic condition.
(2) The State Government may make rules prescribing the type and
the number of spittoons to be provided and their location in any factory and
provide for such further matters relating to their maintenance in a clean and
hygienic condition.
(3) No person shall spit within the premises of a factory except
in the Spittoons provided for the purpose and a notice containing this
provision and the penalty for its violation shall be prominently displayed at
suitable places in the premises.
(4) Whoever spits in contravention of sub-section (3) shall be
punishable with fine not exceeding five rupees.