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LKA-1923-R-37389
Breadcrumb
Title_of_text
Indian Immigrant Labour Ordinance (No. 1 of 1923).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Sri Lanka
Subjects (Classification)
Migrant workers
Adopted on (Date of text)
1923-04-11
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
This Act sets up a Department of Indian Immigrant Labour headed by a Commissioner of Labour charged with, inter alia, the obligation to supervise the recruitment, immigration, conditions of work and repatriation of Indian immigrants (defined to include dependants). Provides for the appointment of an Emigration Commissioner specifically charged with the supervision and control of the recruitment of Indian labour. Recruitment of Indian labourers is subjected to a licensing requirement. Licences are granted at the discretion of the Emigration Commissioner. Authorizes the Government of India to appoint an agent for the purpose of safe-guarding the interests of Indian immigrant labourers in Sri Lanka. Establishes an Immigration Fund to finance the recruitment and the introduction of Indian immigrant labourers in Sri Lanka and regulates how it is to be financed and used. In case of termination of employment on grounds of health, unsuitability for the work in question or unjust treatment by the employer, the labourer (and his dependants) shall be repatriated free of cost. The duration of employment contracts for Indian immigrant labourers are limited to one month.
Implementing Text region
Implementing text(s)
1923-07-13 (LKA-1923-R-67606)
Indian Immigrant Labour Regulations (Consolidation).
Electronic region
Electronic source title
Department of Labour
Author
http://www.labourdept.gov.lk
Country
Sri Lanka
URL
http://www.labourdept.gov.lk
File
LKA37389.pdf (PDF [consolidated text up to 2009])
Monograph region
Monograph title
Labour Code of Sri Lanka
Author
Labour Legislation (in force on 31 December 2002)
Publisher
Ministry of Employment and Labour
Place of publication
Colombo
Country
Sri Lanka
Date
2004
Page range
pp. 547-552
Monograph title
Labour Code of Sri Lanka - Consolidated and Updated to 31st December 2009
Author
Ministry of Labour Relations and Productivity Promotion
Country
Sri Lanka
Date
2010
Page range
pp. 604-623