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India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Disputes (Andhra Pradesh Amendment) Act, 2015 (No. 12 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-08-07 | IND-2015-L-111108

Makes amends to the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (No. 14 of 1947) with respect to its application in the state of Andhra Pradesh. In particular it amends sections 2A, 25K and the Fifth Schedule.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenance Act, 2011 (Act No. XII of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-07-21 | IND-2012-L-93735

1. Short title, extent, commencement and duration
2. Definitions
3. Laying of Notification before each House of State Legislature
4. Power to prohibit strikes in certain employments
5. Power to prohibit lockout in certain establishments
6. Power to prohibit lay-off in certain establishments
7. Penalty for illegal strike
8. Penalty for instigation
9. Penalty for giving financial aid to illegal strike
10. Action under section 7, 8 or 9 in addition to disciplinary action
11. Power to arrest without warrants and offences to be non-bailable
12. Act to over-ride other laws.

This Law is to have effect over the Bombay Industrial Relations Act, 1946 and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

The Manipur Essential Services Maintenance (Amendment) Act, 2010 (Act No. 8 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-09-08 | IND-2010-L-93798

Amends the Manipur Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1984 (Manipur Act No. 14 of 1984).

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Act, 2010 (No. 24 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-08-18 | IND-2010-L-87986

Contains a number of amendments to the Act, in particular it inserts a new Chapter IIB concerning Grievance Redressal Machinery.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Plantations Labour (Amendment) Act, 2010 (No. 17 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-05-18 | IND-2010-L-87982

Makes numerous provisions. In particular inserts a new Chapter IV A concerning occupational safety in plantations.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Essential Services (Maintenance) Ordinance Repeal Act, 2001 (No. 1 of 2002). -

Adoption: 2002-01-04 | IND-2002-L-93794

THE ESSENTIAL SERVICES (MAINTENANCE) ORDINANCE REPEAL ACT, 2001
ACT NO. 1 OF 2002
[4th January, 2002.]
An Act to repeal the Essential Services (Maintenance) Ordinance, 1941.

BE it enacted by Parliament in the Fifty-second Year of the Republic of India as follows:-
1. Short title. -This Act may be called the Essential Services (Maintenance) Ordinance Repeal Act, 2001.

2. Repeal of Ord. XI of 1941.-The Essential Services (Maintenance) Ordinance, 1941 is hereby repealed.

SUBHASH C. JAIN, Secy. to the Govt. of India.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Trade Unions (Amendment) Act (No. 31 of 2001). -

Adoption: 2001-09-03 | IND-2001-L-65801

Amends Trade Union Act 1926. Inter alia provides for minimum number of members for trade union to be registered, minimum subscription to be paid by members of trade union, and minimum requirement regarding membership of trade union.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Dispute (Banking Companies) Decision (Repeal) Act (No. 19 of 2001).

Adoption: 2001-08-03 | IND-2001-L-65800

Repeals Industrial Disputes (Banking Companies) Decision Act 1955.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Act, 1996 (No. 24 of 1996). -

Adoption: 1996-08-16 | IND-1996-L-73612

Amends section 2 of the principal Act concerning definitions.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (No. 26 of 1996). -

Adoption: 1996-08-16 | IND-1996-L-103211

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Kerala Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1994 (No. 6 of 1994)

Adoption: 1994-03-08 | Date of entry into force: 1993-09-24 | IND-1994-L-39325

An Act to provide for the maintenance of certain essential services and the normal life of the community. Entitles the local authorities to prohibit strikes in essential services. A "reasonable suspicion" of offences against the Act is sufficient ground for non-bailable arrest without a warrant, offences are tried in summary trials and are criminally sanctioned. Repeals the Kerala Essential Services Maintenance Ordinance, 1993 (No. 7 of 1993)

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

The Essential Services Maintenance (Arunachal Pradesh) Act, 1993 (Act No. 4 of 1994). -

Adoption: 1994-01-03 | IND-1994-L-93795

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

The Orissa Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1988 (Act No. 9 of 1992). -

Adoption: 1992-01-17 | IND-1992-L-93801

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Act 1984 (No. 49 of 1984).

Adoption: 1984-08-06 | IND-1984-L-5215

Amends the Industrial Disputes Act (No. 14 of 1947) in various respects (ss. 2, 25F, 25M, 25N and 25Q), particularly involving s. 1(2) of the Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Act (No. 46 of 1982).

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Trade Unions (Madhya Pradesh Amendment) Act, 1981 (No. 26 of 1981).

Adoption: 1981-05-25 | IND-1981-L-51976

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Essential Services Maintenance (Assam) Act (Act 41 of 1980). -

Adoption: 1980-07-19 | IND-1980-L-93734

An Act to provide for the maintenance of certain essential services and the normal life of the community in Assam.

Repeals the Essential Services Maintenance (Assam) Ordinance, 1980 (2 of 1980).

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

The Nagaland Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1978 (Act No. 4 of 1978). -

Adoption: 1978-06-06 | IND-1978-L-93800

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

The Sikkim Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1978 (Act 7 of 1978). -

Adoption: 1978-03-31 | IND-1978-L-93803

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Act 1976 (No. 32 of 1976).

Adoption: 1976-02-16 | IND-1976-L-13580

An Act to further amend the Industrial Disputes Act 1947.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

The Haryana Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1974 (Act No. 40 of 1974). -

Adoption: 1974-12-13 | IND-1974-L-93797

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

The Himachal Pradesh Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1973 (Act No. 5 of 1973). -

Adoption: 1973-03-21 | IND-1973-L-93799

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

The Gujarat Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1972 (Act No. 23 of 1972). -

Adoption: 1972-12-12 | IND-1972-L-93796

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Act 1971.

Adoption: 1971-12-08 | IND-1971-L-17092

An Act to further amend the Industrial Disputes Act 1947 [LS 1947 - Ind. 1 ... 1965 - Ind. 1]. No. 45. Amends ss. 2, 25FFF, 33 and 36 and the First Schedule, and inserts a new s. 11A.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Disputes (West Bengal Amendment) Act 1971 (No. 8 of 1971).

Adoption: 1971 | IND-1971-L-17096

An Act to further amend the Industrial Disputes Act 1947 [LS 1965 - Ind. 1] in its application to the State of West Bengal. Inserts new ss. 25FFA and 30A (advance notice for intended closure of enterprises).

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Trade Unions (Madhya Pradesh Amendment) Act, 1968 (No. 16 of 1968).

Adoption: 1968-09-24 | IND-1968-L-51975

Amended text.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Trade Unions and Bombay Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act, 1967 (No. 3 of 1968).

Adoption: 1968-02-09 | IND-1968-L-51972

Amended text.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Indian Trade Unions (Madhya Pradesh Amendment) Act, 1963 (Madhya Pradesh Act No. 9 of 1963).

Adoption: 1963-05-10 | IND-1963-L-51974

Amended text.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Indian Trade Unions (Madhya Pradesh Amendment) Act, 1960.

Adoption: 1960-11-23 | IND-1960-L-51973

Amended text.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Indian Trade Unions (Bombay Amendment) Act, 1956 (Bombay Act No. 32 of 1956).

Adoption: 1956-06-07 | IND-1956-L-51971

Amended text.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

The Plantations Labour Act 1951 (No. 69 of 1951). -

Adoption: 1951-11-02 | IND-1951-L-32073

Provides for the welfare of labour and regulates the conditions of work in plantations. Contains 43 sections and 8 chapters concerning registration of plantations; inspection staff; health provisions; welfare; hours and limitation of employment; leave with wages; accidents; and penalties and procedure.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Disputes (Banking and Insurance Companies) Act, 1949 (No. 54 of 1949). -

Adoption: 1949-12-14 | IND-1949-L-73552

Regulates industrial disputes in the banking and insurance industries. Repeals the Industrial Disputes (Banking and Insurance Companies) Second Ordinance, 1949 (28 of 1949).

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

The East Punjab Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1947 (Act 13 of 1947). -

Adoption: 1947-12-12 | IND-1947-L-93802

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Bombay Industrial Relations Act, 1946 (Act No. XI of 1947). -

Adoption: 1947-04-15 | IND-1947-L-93736

An Act to regulate the relations of employers and employees, to make provision for settlement of industrial disputes and to provide for certain other purposes.

WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the regulation of the relations of employers and employees in certain matters, to consolidate and amend the law relating to the settlement of industrial disputes and to provide for certain other purposes. It is hereby enacted as follows:

Chapter I - Preliminary
Chapter II - Authorities to be constituted or appointed under this Act
Chapter III - Registration of Unions
Chapter IV - Approved Unions
Chapter V - Representatives of Employers and Employees, and
Appearance on their behalf
Chapter VI - Powers and duties of Labour Officers
Chapter VII - Standing Orders
Chapter VIII - Changes
Chapter IX - Joint Committees
Chapter X - Conciliation Proceedings
Chapter XI - Arbitration
Chapter XII - Labour Courts
Chapter XII-A - Wage Boards
Chapter XII-B - [State] Wage Board
Chapter XIII - Court of Industrial Arbitration
Chapter XIV - Illegal Strikes and Lock-outs
Chapter XV - Court of Enquiry
Chapter XVI - Penalties
Chapter XVII - Record of Industrial Conditions
Chapter XVIII - Miscellaneous

Repeals the following:
- The Bombay Trade Disputes Conciliation Act, 1934
- The Bombay Industrial Disputes Act, 1938
- Central Provinces and Berar Industrial Disputes Settlement Act, 1947

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (No. 14 of 1947). -

Adoption: 1947-03-11 | IND-1947-L-32067

Provides for the investigation and settlement of industrial disputes. Contains 80 sections and 7 Chapters concerning reference of certain individual disputes to Grievance Settlement Authorities; reference of disputes to boards, courts and tribunals; strikes and lockouts; layoffs and retrenchment; unfair labour practices; penalties; and miscellaneous matters.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central Rules, 1946 (L.R. 11 (37)). -

Adoption: 1946-12-18 | IND-1946-R-48112

Provides model standing orders for establishments in the coal mining industry and additional items in all industries. Inter alia, these orders cover hours of work, payment of wages, termination of employment, age of retirement, and discipline.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 (No. 20 of 1946). -

Adoption: 1946-04-23 | IND-1946-L-48111

Requires industrial establishments to submit standing orders which shall provide for matters related to hours of work, paid leave, termination of employment, dismissal, and discipline.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Central Trade Union Regulations 1938 (Notification No. L- 1785). -

Adoption: 1938 | IND-1938-R-32078

Provides for matters such as forms for registration of trade unions; a trade union register; trade union funds; auditing; auditing of political funds; inspection and related matters.

India - Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations - Law, Act

Trade Unions Act 1926 (No. 16 of 1926). -

Adoption: 1926-03-25 | IND-1926-L-32075

Provides for the registration of trade unions and governs aspects of the law relating to registered trade unions. Contains 33 sections and 5 Chapters concerning registration procedures, rights and liabilities of registered trade unions, power to make regulations, and penalties and procedures.