Section 43 in Punjab Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Rules, 1973
43.
(1)The canteen shall consist of at least a dining hall, kitchen, store room, pantry and washing places separately for workers and for utensils.(2)(i)The canteen shall be sufficiently lighted at all times when any person has access to it.(ii)The floor shall be made of smooth and impervious material and inside walls shall be lime washed or colour washed at least once in each year:Provided that the inside walls of the kitchen shall be lime washed every four months.(3)(i)The precincts of the canteen shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.(ii)Waste water shall be carried away in suitable covered drains and shall not be allowed to accumulate so as to cause a nuisance.(iii)Suitable arrangements shall be made for the collection and disposal of garbage.
