GOA UNIVERSITY

G.R. KARE COLLEGE OF LAW

LLB DEGREE - SEM VI

LABOUR LAW

OCT 2013, OCT 2012,

APRIL 2012, OCT 2011,

APRIL 2011, OCT 2010,

APRIL 2010, OCT 2009,

APRIL 2009, October 2008,

Oct 2007, April 2007,

OCT 2006 (OLD), April 2006,

April 2006 (OLD), APRIL 2004(OLD),

2003 (Old),

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LL.B. Degree (Semester - VI) Examination, October 2013 LABOUR LAW

Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks : 1 00

Instructions : Answer of 10 questions.

All questions carry equal marks.

1. Explain 'Award'. What are the provisions for its enforcement under the Industrial

Disputes Act? 10

2. What is Collective Bargaining ? What are the factors that would contribute to the

success of Collective Bargaining ? 10

3. What is settlement ? Explain the functions of conciliating authorities under the

Industrial Disputes Act. 10

4. What is 'strike', Lock-out' ? When will a strike or Lock-out be termed as 'Illegal ? 10

5. What are the powers of the government to refer an Industrial Dispute under the

Industrial Disputes Act? 10

6. When and under what circumstances can Standing Orders, once certified, be

modified? 10

7. Write notes on :

a) Deductions of time

b) Deduction of damages or loss. 10

8. State and explain the doctrine of 'National extension' under Workmens

Compensation Act. 10

9. What are Minimum Wages ?·What is the procedure for its fixation and revision

under the Minimum Wages Act ? 10

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1 0. When and under what circumstances can the Registrar withdraw or cancel the

registration of a Trade Union under the Trade Unions Act ? 10

11. Define wages under the Payment of Wages Act. State the permissible deductions. 10

12. Write notes on : (5x2=10)

a) ·Occupational Disease

b) Notice and claims of accident.

13. What is the procedure laid down under the Industrial Disputes Act for recovery of dues from the employer? 10

14. Write short notes on any two of the following : (5x2=10)

a) Protected Workman

b) Doctrine of addes peril

c) Appropriate government.

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Duration : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 1 00

Instructions : 1) Answer any ten questions.

2) All questions carry equal marks.

1. What are Public Utility Services in Industrial Disputes Act? State the circumstances when strike and lockout are prohibited in a Public Utility Services. Explain the effect of strike and lockout in contravention of the prohibition therefor. 10

2. What is Retrenchment ? Explain the law relating to payment of retrenchment compensation. 10

3. Explain the process and effectiveness of collective bargaining. 10

4. What are standing orders ? How are they certified ? 10

5. Explain the concept of Trade Unionism ? Discuss the procedure for registration of Trade Union. 10

6. What are the various objects for which the General Funds of a Trade Union can be utilised? 10

7. Explain the concepts of Minimum Wages, Fair Wages and Living Wages. 10

8. What are the authorised deductions under Payment of Wages Act ? 10

9. Explain Disablement? What are the different types of disablement under Workmen's - Compensation Act ? 10

(2x5=10) 1 0. Write short notes on : a) Time and form of payment of wages b) Immunity from criminal conspiracy

11. Explain the theory of "Notional Extension of time and premises" of an employer, under the Workmen's Compensation Act. 10

12. Elucidate briefly the procedure for fixing and revising of Minimum Wages. 10

13. Examine the different authori~ies and mechanisms available to resolve industrial disputes. 10

(2x5=10) 14. Write a note on : a) Settlement b) Unfair labour practice.

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LL.B (Degree) (Sem. - VI) Examination, April 2012 · LABOUR LAW ~ rl~1lL ~

Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks : 1 00

Instructions : 1) Answer any ten questions. 2) All questions carry equal marks.

1. Explain the term industry and discuss the importance of triple test according to

Bangalore Water Supply case. 10

2. Discuss · strike and Lock out as methods of economic coercion in Industrial jurisprudence. Explain provisions relating to strike and lock out under Industrial

Disputes Act. 10

3. Explain the constitution and powers of Board, Court and tribunals under Industrial Disputes Act. 10

4. What are the matters to be provided for in the standing Orders under Industrial Employment (Standing Order) Act 1946 ? Explain the procedure for certification of standing orders. 10

5. State the Civil and Criminal immunities provided under the Trade Unions Act to registered Trade Unions. 10

6. Define Trade Union. Describe the procedure for registration of Trade Union under Trade Union Act. 10

7. Explain the meaning of the terms Wages, Employer and Employee under Minimum

Wages Act. 10

8. Discuss kinds of inspectors and powers and authorities of inspectors under Payment

of Wages Act. 10

9. Write a note on : (2x5=10)

a) Living Wage

b) Minimum Wage.

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10. Define and discuss "Arising out of and in the course of employment" as used in

Workmen's Compensation Act 1923. 10

11. Explain the powers and functions of Commissioner under Workmen's Compensation Act. 10

12. Examine the procedure for fixing and revising Minimum Wages. 10

13. What are the authorized deductions under Payment of Wages Act. 10

14. Write a note on : (2x5=10)

a) Occupational Disease

b) Lay off.

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Labour Law

Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks : 100

Instructions: I) Answeranyjivefrom Question No. I to 8.

2) Question No. 9 is compulsory.

(5 X 15 = 75)

QJ) What are 'Awards'? Explain the period of operation of awards and of settlements.

Q2) Explain 'voluntary reference' provided under sec 10 A of the industrial disputes Act.

Q3) What is Lay-Off? What are the circumstances under which workman is entitled to compensation for Lay-Off?

Q4) "There has to be a causal connection between the injury by accident and the employment in order to hold the employer liable to pay compensation under the workmen's compensation Act". Explain.

Q5) Explain the powers and duties of an inspector under the payment of wages Act.

Q6) When and how can certified standing orders be modified?

Q7) State the powers of the registrar under the Trade Unions Act.

Q8) What are the minimum wages? How are they fixed?

Q9) Write short notes on any five of the following : (5 X 5 = 25)

a) Works Committee.

b) Total disablement.

c) Registered Trade Union.

d) Public utility service.

e) Collective bargaining.

f) Board of conciliation.

g) Doctrine of added peril.