The Headload Workers Act 20 of 1980
kerala · 1980
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- S. 1Short title and commencement
- S. 2Definitions:
- S. 3Section 3 amends the Kerala Headload Workers Act to allow the Board to issue directions to the committee.
- S. 4Section 4 amends and repeals certain provisions in the Headload Workers Act, 20 of 1980, in Kerala.
- S. 6Section 6 limits headload workers' daily work hours, maximum load per person, and mandates rest intervals and prescribed wages.
- S. 10Wages for work between 7 P
- S. 12Appeal - (1) Against any order passed by a Conciliation Officer under S
- S. 14Section 14 establishes a government-appointed board to manage headload workers' welfare and functions under the Act.
- S. 15Section 15 outlines disqualifications and removal conditions for members of the Board under the Headload Workers Act.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the government to appoint officers to assist the Board in exercising its powers and duties under the Act.
- S. 17Section 17 allows the Government to supersede the Board if it fails or abuses its functions, transferring its powers to another entity for a specified period.
- S. 21Section 21 outlines the process for conciliation and resolution of disputes related to headload workers in Kerala.
- S. 22Reference or decision of disputes by Government:-(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in S
- S. 23Section 23 outlines the representation rights for headload workers and employers in disputes under the Headload Workers Act.
- S. 24Section 24 applies the Employees Compensation Act 1923 to head load workers in Kerala.
- S. 29Section 29 imposes penalties for non-compliance with the Headload Workers Act, including imprisonment, fines, or both.
- S. 30Section 30 imposes enhanced penalties for repeat offenders convicted under the same provision of the Headload Workers Act.
- S. 31Section 31 holds company officers liable for offenses committed by the company, with exceptions for due diligence.
- S. 32Section 32 restricts prosecution of offenses under the Headload Workers Act to government-authorized complaints.
- S. 33Section 33 limits prosecutions under the Act to complaints made within three months of the offense's discovery.
- S. 34Section 34 prohibits civil courts from hearing cases against decisions made under the Headload Workers Act.
- S. 35Section 35 grants authorities under the Headload Workers Act the same powers as civil courts to gather evidence.
- S. 36Section 36 allows headload workers to apply to an appellate authority for recovery of due money from employers.
- S. 38Section 38 of The Headload Workers Act 20 of 1980 allows employers to apply for recovery of dues from headload workers through an appellate authority.
- S. 43Section 43 empowers the Government to make rules to regulate headload workers' employment and terms, which must be presented to the Legislative Assembly for review.