B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Labour Laws Apr 2011 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Q.1: Answer in not more than two sentences (All compulsory) 20 Marks

1. Q1 Wages under I.D. Act, 1947 does not include what all?
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2. Q2 Define 'Strike' under I.D. Act, 1947.
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3. Q3 What is the duty of conciliation officer under I.D. Act, 1947?
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4. Q4 The award of Labour Court or Tribunal shall be signed by whom as per I.D. Act, 1947?
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5. Q5 What is meant by 'lay off' under I.D. Act, 1947?
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6. Q6 Define 'commissioner' as per W.C. Act, 1923.
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7. Q7 Define 'Partial Disablement' under W.C. Act, 1923.
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8. Q8 Which courts shall try the offences under the I.E. (S.O.) Act, 1946?
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9. Q9 'Modification' under I.E. (S.O.) Act, 1946 includes what all?
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10. Q10 What is the object of M.R.T.U. and P.U.L.P. Act, 1971?
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SECTION II - Q.2: Write short notes on (any four) 20 Marks

1. Q11 'Industry' under I.D. Act, 1947
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2. Q12 'Retrenchment' under I.D. Act, 1947
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3. Q13 'Workmen' under W.C. Act, 1923
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4. Q14 Define certifying officer and powers of certifying officer under I.E. (S.O.) Act, 1946
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5. Q15 'Illegal strike' under M.R.T.U. and P.U.L.P. Act, 1971
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6. Q16 Duties of Industrial Court, Labour Court and Investigating officers under M.R.T.U. and P.U.L.P. Act, 1971.
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SECTION III - Q.3: Answer (any two) 12 Marks

1. Q17 An employer of an Industrial establishment declared lock-out without giving notice to the workmen.
   • (i) Is it necessary for the employer to give notice to the workmen before lock-out under I.D. Act, 1947? If so when?
   • (ii) What is the penalty for illegal lock-out under I.D. Act, 1947?
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2. Q18 A workman employed as a peon had met with an accident and sustained personal injury while he was going to M.S.E.B. office to pay the electricity bill of the establishment in which he was working.
   • (i) Is the employer liable to pay compensation?
   • (ii) If so under which provisions of W.C. Act, 1923? Explain.
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3. Q19 A union in an industrial establishment has 50% of total workmen as its members for a continuous period of eight months. It plans to apply for recognition under M.R.T.U. and P.U.L.P. Act, 1971.
   • (i) Is the union entitled to be recognised under M.R.T.U. and P.U.L.P. Act?
   • (ii) To which authority it shall make such application for recognition?
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SECTION IV - Q.4: Answer (any four) 48 Marks

1. Q20 Explain 'Industrial Dispute' under I.D. Act, 1947 with case laws.
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2. Q21 Define 'Workmen' and state who are not workmen under I.D. Act, 1947 with case laws?
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3. Q22 Explain the appointment, powers and functions of commissioner under W.C. Act, 1923.
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4. Q23 Briefly explain the object, scope and matters to be provided for in the Model standing orders under the I.E. (S.O.) Act, 1946.
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5. Q24 What is unfair Labour practice? Briefly explain the procedure for dealing with complaints relating to Unfair Labour Practices under M.R.T.U. and P.U.L.P. Act, 1971.
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6. Q25 What is Collective Bargaining? Explain the merits and demerits of Collective Bargaining?
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