B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Labour Law I 2015 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 What are the principles underlying labour legislations ? Explain.
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2. Q2 Explain the provisions relating to closure of an undertaking under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
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3. Q3 Discuss the powers and functions of the Commissioner under the Workmen Compensation Act, 1923. (Employee's Compensation Act).
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4. Q4 What are the powers and duties of Inspectors under the Employee's Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952.
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5. Q5 What is minimum wage ? What are its components ? Explain.
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6. Q6 Outline the provisions relating to the welfare scheme/measures under the Factories Act, 1948.
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7. Q7 Discuss briefly the Authorities set up for the investigation and settlement of industrial disputes.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Settlement
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2. Q8 (b) Retrenchment
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3. Q8 (c) Contract labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) Workmen immediately after reporting to duties against the will of the employer leave the place of employment to attend the funeral ceremony of a former employee. Employer treats the act of the workmen as illegal strike. Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) A workman while performing the duty of the employer died due to an accident. It was proved that at the time of accident the workman was under the influence of intoxication. Whether the employer is liable to pay compensation ?
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3. Q9 (c) In an industry there was continuous unrest leading to strikes and lockouts. The Employer closed down the industry. Does this amount to closure ? Give reasons.
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Typed from the KSLU paper above. The paper is the original. Long reading passages are shortened here to their first and last lines and a summary.