DISTANCE EDUCATION
PGD (PM IR) EXAMINATION, MAY 2016.
LABOUR LEGISLATIONS I
(2005 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Write a note on provisions relating to hazardous
processes as introduced by the Factories (amendment)
Act, 1987.
2. State the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 regarding
Extra wages for overtime work
Weekly holidays
Annual leave with wages.
3. Define the following terms as used in the Workmen's
Compensation Act 1923:
Partial disablement
Total disablement
Wages
Workman
Dependant
Employer.
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4. What are the power and duties of the Employee's State
Insurance Corporation, the standing committee and the
medical benefit council?
5. Distinguish between lay off and retrenchment.
6. What are the penalties provided for various offences
committed under the Employee's Provident funds and
Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952?
7. What are the conditions precedent to a lock-out of a
factory?
8. Write a note on grievance settlement authority.
PART B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Enumerate the rules relating to power of authorities in
shops and Establishment Act 1947.
10. Describe the procedure of appointments of inspectors
under the Factories Act 1948. What are their duties and
powers?
11. How far is an employer liable for compensation to a
workman injured by an accident arising out of and
in the course of his employment?
What defences are available to an employer against
a claim for compensation made by a workman under
the workmen's compensation Act, 1923?
How is the amount of compensation payable to an
injured workman calculated under the workmen's
compensation Act, 1923?
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12. Discuss the circumstances under which an employee who
suffers injury due to an accident, happening while acting
in breach of regulations, will receive benefit.
13. Describe the manner in which the contributions have
been made payable and recoverable under the Employees
State Insurance Act, 1948.
14. Write short notes on:
Central board
State board
Executive committee
Mode of payment of contributions
Transfer of accumulations from existing provident
funds.
15. Explain clearly the machinery that exists under the
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 for the settlement of
Industrial Disputes.