Definitions
Industry - as defined in I.D. Act [S.2(d)] Month - as defined in Bombay General [S.2(f)] Wages - Basic wages + DA [S.2(h)] Workman - as defined in I.D. Act [S.2(i)]
Industry - as defined in I.D. Act [S.2(d)] Month - as defined in Bombay General [S.2(f)] Wages - Basic wages + DA [S.2(h)] Workman - as defined in I.D. Act [S.2(i)]
Application to be made controlling Authority within one year [S.6 (1)] Appeal - lies against C.A.S. decision to Dy. Labour Commissioner. [S.6(3)] If claim approved by CA or Dy. L.C, notice to employer to pay HRA be issued (S.6, R-6,8)
Quantum - 5% of wages subject to minimum of 20 payable by A/c payee cheque or by way of credit to his Bank A/c, within 10 days of follwing month [S.4(1)(2) R-3] Service of month - includes period of layoff, lockout, leave, temporary dis- ablement - (S.4 Proviso) Deduction - rent amount, if accommodation provided [S.4(4)]
Where accommodation provided and rent not collected (S.5).
Dispute deemed to be dispute u/I.D Act or BIR Act (SA-7)
Inspectors - to be appointed by State Govt. Duties – to enter premises, inspect records, examine persons, seek information, seize records [S.9(i)(ii)]
Courts not to take cognizance except on a complaint from Controlling Authority, Inspectors State Govt. official. S.[11(i)]
Act not to fetter workmen's right to demand better HRA(S.15)
For evading payment, false entries, false statement, - imprisonment upto 1 year or fine upto 2000 or both For any other contravention, imprisonment upto 6 months or fine upto 1000 or both [S.10(1)(2)]
To Determine the amount of gratuity as soon as it falls due after giving notice to concerned person and Controlling Authority (Sec. 7(2))
State Govt. may exempt specified industries in public interest or if service conditions more favourable or for financial reasons (S.13)
