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The policy of the government is to ban employment of children below the age of fourteen years . With effect from October 16, 2006, employment of children under 14 as domestic servants and also in the hospitality trade, that is, in roadside eateries, restaurants, hotels, motels or spas, has been banned in the country. Punishment for violating the ban is a jail term of three months to two years and/or a fine of between Rs 10,000 and Rs 20,000. Related Laws, Rules & Regulations The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986 Special Task Force Maharashtra is the first state in the country to have prepared a state action plan for the elimination of child labour.  The taskforce is operating in Pune District under the chairmanship of the District Collector. It involves the following authorities: Superintendent of police, Chief Executive Officer of the Zilla Parishad, District Women and Child Development Officer, District Education Officer (Primary) of the Zilla Parishad,District Health Office of Zilha Parishad, Chief Officer Muncipal Council, Govt. Labour Officer(Member Secretory), and NGOs. The special taskforce, acting on specific information, can undertake raids on buildings where children are employed, or in eateries and establishments where they may be working. Rehabilitation There is action plan for:
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