Question

Under the provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, the appropriate government may by order in writing:

• A. Refer the dispute to a Board for promoting a settlement of the dispute
• B. Refer any matter appearing to be relevant to the dispute to a court for inquiry
• C. Both (a) and (b)
• D. Neither (a) nor (b)

Hint:

Industrial disputes can be referred by government to either conciliation boards or adjudicating bodies.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Relevant law.
Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 empowers the appropriate government to refer disputes for settlement.
Step 2: Options available.
- The government may refer the dispute to a Board of Conciliation.
- The government may also refer the matter to a Labour Court or Tribunal for inquiry.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, option (c) is correct.