Labour Law - I

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Description
Labour Law and Industrial development are inseparable. Labour is the source for capital formation. Hence capitalists are tempted to exploit the labourers to maximise their profits. At the beginning of industrial growth, there was no end to the hardships of labourers. They were made to work hours together, paid a meagre wages and forced to work under unhealthy conditions. Communists propagated revolution to over through the capitalist system to enjoy the fruits of their toil. To provide solace to the labour class, the States entered into the field and enacted a number of Acts to protect the interests of the labourers. Labour Law acts as balm to get solace from the pains of exploitation. Labour law improved the living conditions of millions of working class. The author is in touch with labour problems. He has specialised the 'Labour and Industrial Economies' in his Masters Degree. He studied labour law for his L.L.B. and L.L.M. (Commercial Law) Examinations. In this book of Labour Law (2 volumes) he presents all the relevant Indian Labour Acts. This text-book has been written based on the syllabi of Bar Council of India and different Universities along with National Law Institutes. No text-book writer can claim originality of thought as the prescribed topics have to be dealt with, based on the references. The author has referred to the books listed in Bibliography and expresses his profound gratitude to the eminent authors and publishers of the books referred to. The readers are advised to use this text-book for academic purpose only.
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Contents
Unit I Trade Unions
Chapter 1 : History of Trade Union Movement and Development of Trade Union Law in India
Chapter 2 : Collective Bargaining
Chapter 3 : Definitions (Section 2)
Chapter 4 : Registration of Trade Unions  (Sections 3 - 14)
Chapter 5 : Rights, Immunities and Liabilities of Registered Trade Unions
Chapter 6 : Amalgamation and Dissolution of Units (Section 24 - 27)
Chapter 7 : Miscellaneous Provisions (29-33)
Unit II Prevention and Settlement of Industrial Disputes of India
Chapter 1 : Historical Development of Industrial Disputes Legislation in India
Chapter 2 : The Role of State in Industrial Relations
Chapter 3 : Salient features of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Chapter 4 : Definition of Some Terms Used in the Act
Chapter 5 : Definition of Industry
Chapter 6 : Industrial Dispute and Individual Dispute (Section 2(k) & 2-A)
Chapter 7 : Workman [Sec. 2(s)]
Chapter 8 : Lay-Off
Chapter 9 : Retrenchment
Chapter 10 : Retrenchment Compensation on Transfer of Undertakings
Chapter 11 : Closure of Industry
Chapter 12 : Award
Chapter 13 : Settlement
Chapter 14 : Strike
Chapter 15 : Lock-out
Unit III : Authorities under The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Chapter 1 : Works Committee
Chapter 2 : Conciliation
Chapter 3 : Court of Inquiry
Chapter 4 : Labour Courts
Chapter 5 : Tribunal
Chapter 6 : Reference of Disputes
Chapter 7 : Powers and Functions of Authorities
Chapter 8 : Grievance Redressal Machinery
Chapter 9 : Voluntary Arbitration
Chapter 10 : Provision under Chapter V-A and V-B of the Act
Chapter 11 : Change or Alteration of Conditions of Service
Chapter 12 : Management Rights of Action During Pendency of Proceedings
Chapter 13 : Recovery of Money Due from Employer
Chapter 14 : Unfair Labour Practices & Victimization
Chapter 15 : Penalties under the Industrial Disputes Act
Chapter 16 : Miscellaneous Provisions
Unit IV Standing Orders
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Concept and Nature of Standing Orders
Chapter 3 : Certification Process of Standing Orders
Chapter 4 : Authorities under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
Chapter 5 : Duration and Modification of Certified Standing Orders
Chapter 6 : Temporary Application of Model Standing Orders
Chapter 7 : Interpretation and enforcement of Standing Orders
Chapter 8 : Miscellaneous Provisions of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
Chapter 9 : Salient features or Provisions of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
Unit V Disciplinary Proceedings in Industries
Chapter 1 : Disciplinary Proceedings
Chapter  2 : Charge Sheet in the Disciplinary Proceedings
Chapter 3 : Explanation to Charge-Sheet
Chapter 4 : Domestic Enquiry Proceedings
Chapter 5 : Enquiry Officer
Chapter 6 : Enquiry Report
Chapter 7 : Punishment
Chapter 8 : Principles of Natural Justice
Bibliography
Subject Index
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Author Details
Dr. S. R. Myneni
•    Borm on 20-8-1939 at Lagadapadu, Guntur District, A.P. to Smt. Annapurnamma and Sri Butchaiah, hails from a respectable farmer's family.
•    He had his Primary School Education at his native village; High School Education (1950-56) at Pedakurapadu; Teacher Training (1956-58) at Tadikonda, B.Ed. Training (1965) B.L. (1990-93) at Rajahmundry (AP). He has acquired his remaining qualifications from Intermediate (1960) to Ph.D. (1983) and LL.M (1993-95) from different Indian Universities by private appearance.
•    He worked in Government Schools as Primary School Teacher (1958-66), Headmaster and Teacher Educator (1966-69). He officiated as an Extension Officer (Edn.) at Ongole Samithi (1969-74). He taught Economics as Asstt. Lecturer (1974-77), Lecturer (1977-87) Reader (1987-97) and also taught Mercantile Law (1999) in Government Colleges in AP.
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