Industrial Disputes Act 1947 — Set 11
Labour Laws · औद्योगिक विवाद अधिनियम 1947 · Questions 101–110 of 140
Under the Industrial Disputes Act, how many times can the appropriate government extend the period of an award?
Correct Answer: C. Any number of times
Under the Industrial Disputes Act, the appropriate government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, extend an award for a period not exceeding one year at a time. There is no fixed limit on how many times an award can be extended. Extensions are made when the parties are still negotiating or when disputes related to the award are pending. The government uses this power to maintain industrial peace.
Under the Industrial Disputes Act, an agreement between employer and worker not in conciliation is called:
Correct Answer: A. Bipartite settlement
Under the Industrial Disputes Act, an agreement between employer and workmen arrived at otherwise than in the course of conciliation proceedings is called a bipartite settlement or a written agreement. Such a settlement is binding only on the parties to the agreement. In contrast, a settlement arrived at in conciliation proceedings is binding on all parties including those not party to the agreement.
Under the Industrial Disputes Act, a Conciliation Officer's report of failure must be submitted within:
Correct Answer: B. 14 days
The correct answer is 14 days. Under Section 12(4) of the Industrial Disputes Act, if no settlement is arrived at, the Conciliation Officer shall send a failure report to the appropriate government within 14 days of the commencement of the conciliation proceedings or within such shorter period as may be fixed by the appropriate government. This failure report triggers the government's decision to refer the dispute to a Labour Court or Tribunal. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
The Industrial Disputes Act's provisions for retrenchment apply only to workmen employed for:
Correct Answer: B. Continuous service of at least one year
Under Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, the provisions for retrenchment (compensation, notice, and government permission) apply only to workmen who have been in continuous service for not less than one year. The continuous service of one year means at least 240 working days in the preceding year. Workers with less than one year of service can be terminated without following retrenchment procedures.
Under the Industrial Disputes Act, the award of a Labour Court or Tribunal comes into operation after how many days of publication?
Correct Answer: D. After the date specified by government
Under Section 17A of the Industrial Disputes Act, an award shall become enforceable on the expiry of thirty days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, unless the appropriate government has declared the award to have effect from such earlier date as specified. For national emergency situations or public utility services, the government may expedite enforcement. This 30-day period allows parties to plan.
Under the Industrial Disputes Act, which body is empowered to investigate the causes of industrial disputes at the request of government?
Correct Answer: B. Court of Inquiry
Under Section 6 of the Industrial Disputes Act, the appropriate government may constitute a Court of Inquiry to inquire into any matter appearing to be connected with or relevant to an industrial dispute. The Court of Inquiry is different from conciliation bodies as it is primarily investigative rather than settlement-oriented. Its findings help the government understand the causes of industrial disputes and plan policy responses.
Under the Industrial Disputes Act, the Works Committee is established in establishments with how many workers?
Correct Answer: B. 100 or more
The correct answer is 100 or more. Under Section 3 of the Industrial Disputes Act, in every industrial establishment in which one hundred or more workmen are employed or have been employed on any day in the preceding twelve months, there shall be constituted a Works Committee. This committee is a bipartite body meant to maintain good industrial relations and promote measures for securing and preserving amity and harmony between employers and workmen. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Under the Industrial Disputes Act, an award is binding for a minimum period of:
Correct Answer: B. 1 year
Under Section 19 of the Industrial Disputes Act, a settlement arrived at during conciliation proceedings is binding for such period as is agreed upon by the parties, or if no period is agreed upon, for a period of six months. Awards made by Labour Courts or Tribunals are ordinarily binding for one year. The appropriate government may extend the binding period of an award beyond one year.
Under the Industrial Disputes Act, which authority fixes the terms for reference of dispute to arbitration?
Correct Answer: B. Both parties by written agreement
Under Section 10A of the Industrial Disputes Act, when parties to an industrial dispute agree to submit their dispute to arbitration, they enter into a written arbitration agreement. The terms of arbitration including the time frame and powers of the arbitrator are determined by the parties themselves by mutual agreement. The appropriate government must be notified of the arbitration agreement.
Under the Industrial Disputes Act, employers cannot retrench workers in a public utility service without how many days' notice?
Correct Answer: B. 14 days
Under the Industrial Disputes Act, employers in a public utility service who intend to retrench workers must give 14 days' notice before effecting the retrenchment. This is in addition to the usual one month's notice for retrenchment under Section 25F. Public utility services have stricter requirements to prevent sudden disruptions to essential services. The workers must also be informed about the reasons for retrenchment.