LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Labour Laws 2022-23 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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• N.B: 1. ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY. 2. MARKS ARE INDICATED AGAINST EACH QUESTION

SECTION I - Answer any six of the following in not more than two sentences 12 Marks

1. Q1 What are the objective of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947?
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2. Q2 What is " total disablement" under the Employees Compensation Act, 1923?
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3. Q3 Who grants recognition to a trade union under MRTU & PULP , 1971?
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4. Q4 Define "lay-off" under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
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5. Q5 What are "Model Standing Orders" under the I.E.(S.O.) Act, 1946?
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6. Q6 Who files a failure report to the appropriate Government under the Industrial Disputes Act,1947?
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7. Q7 Mention two functions of the investigating officer under the MRTU & PULP Act, 1971
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8. Q8 What are the objective of I.E.(S.O.)Act, 1946?
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9. Q9 What are Public Utility Services under the ID Act, 1947?
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10. Q10 Who represents the workman in a case of unfair labour practice against the employer?
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SECTION II - Write Short Notes on any two of the following 12 Marks

1. Q11 "Occupational Diseases "under Employees Compensation Act,1923.
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2. Q12 Amendment of certified standing order under I.E.(S.O.)Act, 1946.
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3. Q13 Notice of Change under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
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4. Q14 Rights and Duties of a recognised trade union under MRTU & PULP, 1971.
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SECTION III - Answer any two of the following 12 Marks

1. Q15 Mr X was a driver working for a State Transport Corporation his eyesight became poor due to diabetes. The State Transport Corporation terminates his services without retrenchment compensation.
   • (a) What is retrenchment compensation?
   • (b) Is the employer bound to pay retrenchment compensation to the terminated driver? Give reasons for your answer.
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2. Q16 Mr. Z was an active member of a trade union. The employer transfers him repeatedly to different locations. Mr. X wants to file a case against such repeated transfers.
   • (a) What remedy is available to the employee under MRTU & PULP, 1971?
   • (b) Mention two protections that are provided to office bearers of trade unions.
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3. Q17 Mr. Z was employed in a factory making automobile parts. Safety gear to protect the eyes was provided by the factory owner. During welding work, Mr. Z injured his eyes and lost sight in one eye despite wearing protective gear. On investigation, it was found that the safety gear was defective.
   • (a) What is the nature of the injury suffered by the employee?
   • (b) Will the employee get compensation under the Employees Compensation Act, 1923? Give Reasons for your answer.
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4. Q18 A workman was suspended for indiscipline and a domestic enquiry is being conducted for the same. The enquiry has been ongoing for 6 months.
   • (a) Which law provides for an allowance in such cases?
   • (b) How is such an allowance calculated?
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SECTION IV - Answer any two of the following 24 Marks

1. Q19 Explain " illegal strike" and "illegal lockout" and their consequences under the MRTU and PULP Act, 1971?
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2. Q20 Explain "Collective Bargaining" and its role in creating a conducive employer-employee relation.
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3. Q21 Mention and explain the role of authorities set up under the Industrial Dispute Act, 1947 for the settlement of an Industrial Dispute.
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4. Q22 Explain the doctrine of notional extension and its application under the Employee Compensation Act, 1923.
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