Industrial Disputes act,1947

1. Authorities under ID
act,1947
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2. Works Committee–Joint Committee with equal number of employers
and employees’ representatives for discussion of certain common
problems. Sec.3
Ag-100 or more workmen working in the any day of preceding year
Functions
 Day by day problems
 Consultative body
 Recommendations and suggestions are not binding
 North Brooks Jute company V. Their workmen(1960)
Dissolution of works committee
 The committee has not been constituted in accordance with the rules
 2/3rd workmen failed to attend 3 consecutive meetings,without any
reasonable justification

3.  Company has ceased to function for any other reason
Conciliation–is an attempt by a third party in helping to settle the
disputes. Sec.4
 Compulsory-Public utility service
 AG-Conciliation officer- Mediating the settlement of disputes
 Power to entry premises
 Power to call for and inspect the documents
 They are Public servants as per IPC section 21
 Report to AG-Within 14 days or shorter period
 Report- Memorandum-signed by parties-Steps Taken-Reason for failure
 No power to pass final order

4. Board of Conciliation- A two or four members, as government thinks fit,
appoint as board of conciliation. Sec 5
 Settle disputes more complicated nature.
 Compelling attendance of any person.
 Examining oath.
 Compelling production of documents and material objects.
 Issuing commissions for the examination of witness.

5. Board of conciliation Conciliation officer
Reference by AG Its duty
Ad hoc Permanent basis
Inter alia Only the reasons for the failure
Judicial nature Administrative nature
Report within 2 months Report within 14 days
Findings of facts and recommendations for
determining disputes
Only a report