The UTTAR PRADESH INDUSTRIAL PEACE (TIMELY PAYMENT OF WAGES) ACT, 1978
uttarakhand · 1978
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- S. 1For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see Uttar Pradesh Gazette Extraordinary, dated March 20, 1978
- S. 2Section defines key terms for the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Peace Act, including "industrial establishment," "Labour Commissioner," "occupier," "wage-bill," and "wages."
- S. 3Section 3 empowers the Labour Commissioner to certify and direct Collector to recover overdue wages over ₹50,000 from defaulting industrial employers.
- S. 4The Labour Commissioner has civil court powers to enforce witness attendance and document production for wage-bill disputes.
- S. 5(1) No occupier of an industrial establishment shall, at any time, be in default of a wage-bill exceeding rupees one l
- S. 6Section 6 holds companies and responsible individuals liable for wage payment offenses, with protection for those acting in good faith.
- S. 7Section 7 protects individuals from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 8The State Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 9(1) The Uttar Pradesh Industrial Peace (Timely Payment of Wages) Ordinance, 1977 is hereby repealed