Penalties
Penalties under Industrial Dispute Act 1947. For the investigation and settlement of industrial disputes, provisions are made. And also, for certain other purposes. Therefore, the act lays down penalties for various offences.
The list of offences and their punishments under different sections is given below:
The Section 25
Without prior permission – retrenchment or Lay-off, thus Contravening the provisions of Section 25-M or 25-(N).
Penalty – Workman has the entitlement to all benefits. As, if they had not been laid off. Therefore, the Employer shall be punishable under the Indian penal court with imprisonment up to 1 month and/or fine up to Rs. 1000.
The Section 26
ILLEGAL strikes by a workman – workman commence, continues or otherwise acts in furtherance, of, an illegal strike under that Act.
Penalty – The workman then will be punished under the Indian penal court, with imprisonment for 1 month and/or fine up to Rs. 50.
The Section 27
INSTIGATION – If any person instigates or provokes others to take part in, or otherwise acts in support of an illegal strike or lock-out under that Act. Penalty – S/he is liable for punishment under the Indian penal court with imprisonment for 6 months or fine up to Rs. 1000 or both.
The Section 28
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE to a Strike – If any person knowingly supports any illegal strike or lock-out under the Act by expending or applying for any money in.
Penalty – Thus, s/he shall be liable for punishment under the Indian penal court with imprisonment for 6 months or fine up to Rs. 1000 or both.
The Section 29
BREACH OF SETTLEMENT OR AWARD BINDING UNDER THE ACT.
Penalty – Therefore, s/he is liable for punishment under the Indian penal court with imprisonment for 6 months and/or fine + an additional fine of Rs. 200 per day if breach continues after conviction.
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