Bombay Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1953 as extended to UT of Delhi
The Bombay Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1953, later extended to the Union Territory of Delhi, was enacted to promote the welfare of workers by creating a Labour Welfare Fund. Contributions are made by employers, employees, and the government, and the fund is utilized for initiatives such as health, education, housing, recreation, and social security. The extension of the Act to Delhi ensures institutional support for improving the living and working conditions of labour in the region.
Rajasthan Workmen’s Compensation Rules, 1960
The Rajasthan Workmen’s Compensation Rules, 1960 were framed under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 (now known as the Employee’s Compensation Act). These rules define the procedures, documentation, and reporting obligations for employers in cases of workplace injuries, fatalities, or disabilities. The objective is to ensure timely and fair compensation to employees or their dependents and streamline employer responsibilities under the Act.
Karnataka Compulsory Gratuity Insurance Rules, 2024
The Karnataka Compulsory Gratuity Insurance Rules, 2024, were introduced under the authority of Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. These rules mandate the registration and insurance coverage of establishments to ensure timely and secure payment of gratuity to eligible employees. The intent is to enforce financial security for employees through structured insurance coverage or gratuity fund mechanisms.
Rajasthan: Apprentices Act, 1961
The Apprentices Act, 1961 is a central legislation enacted by the Government of India to regulate and promote the training of apprentices in industries and to ensure the availability of skilled manpower. The Act applies across India, including the state of Rajasthan, and is supplemented by the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, which lay down the procedural framework and operational guidelines
Karnataka Workmen’s Compensation Rules, 1966
The Karnataka Workmen’s Compensation Rules were framed under the authority of the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 (renamed as the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 after the 2009 amendment). The Act was enacted to provide financial protection to employees or their dependents in the event of injury, disability, or death caused due to accidents arising out of and in the course of employment.
Gujarat Workmen’s Compensation Rules, 1967
The Gujarat Workmen’s Compensation Rules were framed under the authority of the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 (renamed as the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 after the 2009 amendment). The Act was enacted to provide financial protection to employees or their dependents in the event of injury, disability, or death caused due to accidents arising out of and in the course of employment. After the formation of the state of Gujarat in 1960, the state government framed its own rules under the central Act to regulate the procedure and enforcement of compensation claims within the state.
Himachal Pradesh Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Rules, 1999
The Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 was enacted to prohibit the children in all occupations and to prohibit the engagement of adolescents in hazardous occupations and processes and the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Haryana: Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965
The Punjab Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1965 was originally enacted to promote the welfare of labour in the state of Punjab. After the bifurcation of Punjab in 1966, this Act was adopted and extended to the state of Haryana, where it continues to be in force with certain modifications.
Delhi: Trade Unions Act, 1926
The Trade Unions Act, 1926, provides a legal framework for the registration and regulation of trade unions in India. It gives unions legal recognition, defines their rights and duties, and ensures accountability in their functioning. The Act empowers workers to organize collectively, represent their interests, and resolve disputes with employers.
The Delhi Trade Union Regulations, 1927 was enacted in exercise of the powers conferred by section 29 of the Indian Trade Unions Act, 1926 to give the procedural clarity for the aspects covered under the act,
Delhi: Payment of Wages Act, 1936
The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 was enacted to regulate the payment of wages to certain classes of employed persons. The primary objective of the Act is to ensure that workers receive their wages on time and without unauthorized deductions. It lays down the responsibility of employers regarding the mode, time, and permissible deductions from wages. In Delhi, the Act is applicable to employee’s drawing wages below the prescribed limit, and compliance is monitored by the Labour Department. The Act safeguards employees against exploitation and provides legal recourse in case of disputes regarding non-payment or delay of wages.