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NOVEMBER 2017 U/719/09–14/06621

Core Paper XV — INDUSTRIAL LAWS

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Briefly state the provisions prescribed for the

prohibition on and permission for the employment of
‘young persons’ under the Factories Act 1948.

2. Who are the ‘Beneficiaries’ under the Employees

State Insurance Act 1948?

3. What do you mean by the ‘Transfer of Accounts’

under the Employees Provident Fund and
Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952?

4. Define ‘Lay-off’as per the Industrial Disputes Act

1947.

5. What do you mean by the ‘Accident arising out of

and in the course of an employment’?
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6. Who is an ‘Adult’ as per the Factories Act 1948?

State the provisions prescribed for ‘adults’ with regard
to their ‘Working hours’, ‘Rest interval’ and
‘Spreadover’?

7. Define ‘Retrenchment’. Also state the order in which

employees can be retrenched under the Industrial
Disputes Act 1947.

8. Define the following terms under Workmen

Compensation Act 1923 :
(a) Partial disablement
(b) Total disablement.

SECTION B — (3 × 20 = 60 marks)

Answer any THREE questions.

9. Briefly explain the Health measures prescribed by

the Factories Act 1948.

10. What is Employees State Insurance Fund? State the

purposes for which the ESI fund may be expended?

11. Write short notes on the following :

(a) Employees PF Scheme
(b) Employees Pension Scheme.

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12. Define ‘Strike’ and ‘Lock-out’ under the Industrial

Disputes Act 1947. When does a strike and
lock-out becomes illegal?

13. Explain Employer’s liability to pay compensation to

an employee under the Workmen Compensation Act
1923.

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Reg. No. :

APRIL 2018 U/719/09-15/06621

Core Paper XV— INDUSTRIAL LAWS

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Briefly state the provisions on ‘Working Hours for

Children’ under the Factories Act 1948.

2. State the benefits available to the beneficiaries

under the Employees State Insurance Act 1948?

3. What is Employee’s Deposit linked Insurance

Scheme?

4. State the Compensation prescribed for the

‘Lay-Off’ and ‘Retrenchment’ under the Industrial
Disputes Act 1947?

5. What do you mean by ‘Theory of Notional extension?

6. Briefly state the special provisions prescribed for the

employment of women under the Factories Act 1948.

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7. What do you understand by the term ‘Industrial

Dispute’ under the Industrial Disputes Act 1947? When
does an individual dispute becomes an industrial
dispute?

8. Define the following terms under Workmen

Compensation Act 1923 :
(a) Partial disablement
(b) Total disablement.

SECTION B — (3  20 = 60 marks)

Answer any THREE questions.

9. Briefly explain the Health, safety and Welfare

measures prescribed by the Factories Act 1948.

10. What is ESI Fund? State the purpose for which the
ESI Fund may be expended?

11. Write about the ‘Employees Provident Fund

Scheme’. What do you mean by the ‘Transfer of
Accounts’ under the Employees Provident Fund and
Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952?

12. Briefly discuss about all the prescribed Settlement

Authorities for Industrial Disputes under the
Industrial Disputes Act.
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13. Explain Employer’s liability to pay compensation to

an employee.

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OCTOBER 2018 U/719/14-15/06621

Core Paper XV — INDUSTRIAL LAWS

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Define the terms Factory, Occupier, Adult and

Young person as used in the Factories Act, 1948.

2. Discuss the constitution of Medical Benefit Council

in ESI. What are the powers and duties of the Medical
Benefit Council?

3. What are the provisions of the Provident Fund Act

for the establishment of Provident Fund? Explain the
provisions relating to the contributions made by
employer.

4. What is an Industrial dispute? What are the

conditions precedent to a lock-out of a factory?

5. Enumerate the provisions of the Industrial Disputes

Act, 1947 for ‘Lay-off and Retrenchment’.

6. State the liability of an employer for compensation

to a workman injured by an accident arising out of and
in the course of his employment.

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7. What are the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948

for employment of young persons?

8. How does a Labour Court constituted for industrial

disputes? Explain the appointment, powers and duties
of a Labour Court.
SECTION B — (3  20 = 60 marks)
Answer any THREE questions.

9. Explain the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948

with regard to safety of the workers.

10. Enumerate the provisions of the ESI Act for its

constitution. What are the powers of ESI Corporation?

11. Explain the procedure for determination and

recovery of moneys due from employers under the
Employee’s Provident Funds Act, 1952.

12. Explain the duties and powers of Conciliation

Officers, Works Committee and Board of Conciliation.

13. How do you calculate the amount of compensation

payable to an injured workmen under the Workmen’s
Compensation Act, 1923.
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INDUSTRIAL LAWS

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Who are certifying surgeons? What are their duties?

2. What do you mean by Standing Committee in ESI

Corporation? Explain their powers and duties.

3. Explain Employees’ Pension Scheme and Fund.

4. Define the terms Strike and Lock out. Enumerate

the statutory provisions prohibiting strikes in a public
utility service.

5. Define ‘Award and Settlement’. When and under

what circumstances does an award made under the
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 enforceable?

6. What is disablement? Write a note on partial

disablement and total disablement.

7. Explain the rules and regulations of working hours

and holidays for adult workers in a factory.

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8. How do you calculate the compensation for

permanent total disablement as per Workmen’s
Compensation Act. 1923?
SECTION B — (3  20 = 60 marks)
Answer any THREE questions.

9. Explain the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 for

safety and welfare of workers.

10. Briefly explain the different types of benefits

provided by the Employees’ State Insurance
Act, 1948.

11. Discuss the administrative set up of the Employees’

Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act,
1952.

12. What are the various methods for the settlement of

industrial disputes under the Industrial Disputes Act,
1947?

13. State the rules to be followed by an employer to pay

compensation to an employee.

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